Total births
4,327
Unisex name · since 1990
Haiden
Haiden has 4,327 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1337
- among boys today
- 4,327
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
4,327 babies have been named Haiden since 1990, making it today's #1337 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Haiden recorded 4,327 times among boys since 1990, holding rank #1337 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #1337 among boys today
- 4,327 born since 1990
- 2000s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Haiden is currently the #1337 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 4,327 born since 1990, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1337
- among boys today
- 4,327
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Haiden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1337
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Haiden was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
285 babies were named Haiden in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Haiden compares
4,327 Top 13% higher than 87% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Haiden's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Haiden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,327 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 285 | 23 | 22,252 |
Haiden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Haiden's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 285, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Haiden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#1,337
Active since
1990
Haiden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 285
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Haiden popularity over time - girls
1,732 total births recorded since 1991 (Haiden as girls' name)
Haiden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Haiden's strongest decade.
1,708 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Haiden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 184
1990s
184 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,708 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,682 births
- 2020s
2020s
753 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,708 births (39% of all-time use).
How Haiden 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 Haiden's total volume
Haiden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Haiden by state
Where Haiden concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 362 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 263 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 214 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 211 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 142 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 142 | 3.3% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 135 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 124 | 2.9% |
Texas share of Haiden's total US births 8.4%
Even split
362 of 4,327 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 35 reporting states.
Haiden appears in 35 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Haiden? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 4,327 babies named Haiden. Today it holds rank #1337 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 285 births.
When was Haiden most popular? ▼
Haiden was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,708 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Haiden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Haiden are Texas (362 births), California (263 births), Ohio (214 births).
Is Haiden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Haiden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,327 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,732 births.
How long has the name Haiden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Haiden since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Haiden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Haider, Haidyn, Haig, Hai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Haiden's data
- Haiden's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (1,708 total births) through the 2020s (753) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Haidens (362 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Haiden
Nearby Names Like Haiden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Haiden
Haider Boy
#2147 1,077 births
Haidyn Boy
#4813 711 births
Haig Boy
691 births
Hai Boy
567 births
Haitham Boy
#5979 350 births
Compare Haiden side by side: Haiden vs Haider Haiden vs Haidyn Haiden vs Haig
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Haiden
Ziggy #1336
1,501 births · Peak 2022
Mayson #1338
4,848 births · Peak 2012
Zephaniah #1335
3,380 births · Peak 2019
Malikai #1339
2,083 births · Peak 2022
Tyrone #1334
79,437 births · Peak 1970
Rudra #1340
1,763 births · Peak 2025
Freddy #1333
26,796 births · Peak 1947
Clifford #1341
188,249 births · Peak 1925
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Haiden: #1337 Unisex Name - 4,327 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/haiden. 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 Haiden 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.