Haden

Meaning of Haden

From the hay valley or heath-covered hill.

Haden has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Haden

After ranking as high as #771 in 2003, Haden has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Haden

• Hayden Christensen
  Actor, Star Wars prequel trilogy
• Hayden Panettiere
  Actress, Heroes and Nashville
• Hayden Foxe
  Australian soccer player/coach
• Hayden Fry
  American football coach
• Hayden White
  American literary critic

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Questions about the name Haden

What does the name Haden mean?

Haden means from the hay valley or heath-covered hill, and it comes from English origins.

Is Haden a boy's or a girl's name?

Haden is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Haden?

Haden did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Haden most popular?

Haden peaked at #771 in 2003.