Total births
501
Unisex name · since 1989
Hadden
Hadden has 501 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 501
- total births
- 1989–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Hadden is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 501 have been recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hadden has been recorded 501 times among boys since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- 501 total births
- 1989–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
501 boys have been named Hadden since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 501
- total births
- 1989–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Hadden was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
40 babies were named Hadden in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Hadden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hadden splits its recorded history at 2009: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hadden at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Hadden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Hadden popularity over time - girls
38 total births recorded since 2003 (Hadden as girls' name)
Hadden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Hadden's strongest decade.
281 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Hadden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
281 births
- 2010s 112
2010s
112 births
- 2020s 44
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 281 births (56% of all-time use).
How Hadden compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hadden's total volume
Hadden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hadden by state
Where Hadden concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Hadden's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 501 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hadden? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 501 babies named Hadden. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 40 births.
When was Hadden most popular? ▼
Hadden was most popular in the 2000s decade with 281 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Hadden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hadden are California (5 births), Texas (5 births), Washington (5 births).
Is Hadden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hadden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 501 births, and as a girl's name it has 38 births.
How long has the name Hadden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hadden since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hadden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Haden, Hadi, Hadley, Hadrian, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hadden's data
- Hadden's decade-level peak was the 2000s (281 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Haddens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hadden
Nearby Names Like Hadden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hadden
Haden Boy
#5931 3,886 births
Hadi Boy
#1611 2,535 births
Hadley Boy
#4715 2,096 births
Hadrian Boy
#2853 829 births
Haddon Boy
#3292 821 births
Compare Hadden side by side: Hadden vs Haden Hadden vs Hadi Hadden vs Hadley
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hadden: Baby Name Since 1989 - 501 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hadden. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hadden draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.