Hayden

Boy's name

Hayden is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "hēg" (hay) and "denu" (valley), meaning "hay valley."

Meaning From the hay hills
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 2,337
Peak year 2006

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Hayden Christensen - Actor, known for playing Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars.
  • Hayden Hurst - NFL player, tight end for Atlanta Falcons.
  • Hayden Panettiere - Actress, known for roles in TV shows.
  • Hayden Fry - College football coach, led Iowa Hawkeyes.
  • Hayden Paddon - Rally driver, competed in World Rally Championship.
  • Hayden Rorke - Actor, played Dr. Bellows in "I Dream of Jeannie."
  • Hayden Fox - Fictional character, coach in TV show "Coach."
  • Hayden Carruth - Poet, won National Book Award for poetry.
  • Hayden White - Historian, known for work on historical writing.
  • Hayden Kennedy - Rock climber, known for first ascents and activism.

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