Total births
691
Boys' name · since 1913
Haig
691 babies named Haig in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 691
- total births
- 1913–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
691 boys have been named Haig since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Haig recorded 691 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2019.
- 691 total births
- 1913–2019 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
691 boys have been named Haig since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2019.
- 691
- total births
- 1913–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Haig was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
30 babies were named Haig in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Haig's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Haig splits its recorded history at 1958: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1941 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Haig at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Haig popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2019
- Peak year (1922)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Haig by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Haig's strongest decade.
153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Haig births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
98 births
- 1920s
1920s
153 births
- 1930s
1930s
79 births
- 1940s 32
1940s
32 births
- 1950s 52
1950s
52 births
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s
1990s
65 births
- 2000s 53
2000s
53 births
- 2010s 22
2010s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 153 births (22% of all-time use).
How Haig 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 Haig's total volume
Haig vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Haig by state
Where Haig concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 81 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 39 | 5.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 2.3% |
California share of Haig's total US births 11.7%
Even split
81 of 691 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Haig? ▼
691 babies have been named Haig since 1913. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1922 with 30 births.
When was Haig most popular? ▼
Haig was most popular in the 1920s decade with 153 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Haig most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Haig are California (81 births), Massachusetts (39 births), New York (16 births).
How long has the name Haig been used? ▼
Haig has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 107 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Haig? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Haiden, Haider, Haidyn, Hai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Haig's data
- Haig's decade-level peak was the 1920s (153 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Haigs (81 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 Haig
Nearby Names Like Haig
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Haig
Haiden Boy
#1337 4,327 births
Haider Boy
#2147 1,077 births
Haidyn Boy
#4813 711 births
Hai Boy
567 births
Haitham Boy
#5979 350 births
Compare Haig side by side: Haig vs Haiden Haig vs Haider Haig vs Haidyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–2019 (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. "Haig: Baby Name Since 1913 - 691 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/haig. 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 Haig 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 July 2026.