UK name, mostly boys
Haiden
Of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "heathen.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haiden is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Haiden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 27 births.
This profile covers 423 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 22% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 454 living people in the UK are called Haiden. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haiden ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 27 boys were registered as Haiden.
- • Haiden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
- • About 454 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haiden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.9% of Haiden registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2011
27 births
Estimated living
454
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Haiden
In England and Wales birth records, Haiden has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 97.9% of registrations are for boys and 2.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Haiden registered for boys
- Ranked #3,254 in 2024
- 6 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (27 births)
Haiden registered for girls
- Ranked #5,666 in 2018
- 3 girls registered in 2018
- Peak: 2010 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Haiden mean?
The name Haiden is a relatively modern name that likely originated in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is believed to be a combination of the English names Hayden and Aiden. The name Hayden has roots in the Old English word "hæg," meaning "hay," while Aiden is an anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, which means "fire."
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Haiden in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Haiden is Haiden Deegan, an American professional motocross racer born in 2007. Another individual with this name is Haiden Mead, a Canadian soccer player born in 2004.
Haiden Zane is an American actor and model, born in 1997, who has appeared in several television shows and films. Haiden Malikov is a Russian ice hockey player born in 1992, who has played for various teams in the Kontinental Hockey League.
Haiden Moore is an American singer and songwriter born in 1996, known for her work in the country music genre.
It's worth noting that the name Haiden has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. However, due to its relatively modern origin, there are limited historical records or famous individuals with this name from earlier periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haiden over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Haiden in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haiden, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 27 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haiden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haiden was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2650 | 42 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1391 | 199 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1477 | 136 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1172 | 46 | 4 |
Geography
Where Haiden is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Haiden. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Haiden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
Across the UK
Haiden in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#727 in 2024
9 years of NRS records, 34 total registered
Related
Names similar to Haiden
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Haiden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haiden in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haiden was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Haiden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 27 babies registered as Haiden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haiden?
Of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "heathen.".
How many people are called Haiden in the UK?
A total of 423 babies have been registered as Haiden across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 34 more in Scotland.
Where is Haiden most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Haiden ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #727 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.