UK boy's name
Hyder
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "lion" or "courageous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hyder is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hyder popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 48 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 48 living people in the UK are called Hyder. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hyder ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Hyder.
- • About 48 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hyder as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
48
2026
Meaning
What does Hyder mean?
The name Hyder has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the early days of Islam. It is derived from the Arabic word "haydar," which means "lion" or "brave warrior." The name Hyder is believed to have been popularized by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who is said to have given this name to one of his companions, known as Hyder ibn Abi Hyder.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hyder can be found in the writings of the famous Muslim historian and scholar, Ibn Ishaq, who lived in the 8th century AD. Ibn Ishaq mentions a companion of the prophet named Hyder ibn Abi Hyder, who was known for his bravery and courage in battle.
Throughout the centuries, the name Hyder has been borne by many notable figures in Islamic history. One of the most famous was Hyder Ali (1722-1782), the Sultan of Mysore, who was a formidable military leader and a thorn in the side of the British East India Company during their expansion into India.
Another notable figure with the name Hyder was Hyder Khan Lohani (1675-1738), a Pashtun warrior and ruler who established the Lohani dynasty in what is now modern-day Afghanistan. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to unite the Pashtun tribes against foreign invaders.
In the realm of literature, the name Hyder is associated with the Persian poet Hyder Nakhshabi (1538-1610), who was renowned for his lyrical ghazals and his mastery of the Persian language.
The name Hyder has also been borne by several Ottoman sultans and rulers, including Hyder Pasha (1642-1703), who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Mustafa II.
Another notable figure with the name Hyder was Hyder Khan Bamezai (1819-1878), a prominent Pashtun leader and warrior who played a significant role in the resistance against British rule in the Afghan region.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have borne the name Hyder, a name that has long been associated with bravery, courage, and military prowess in the Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hyder over time
The chart below shows babies named Hyder registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hyder, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hyder by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hyder 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 | #4221 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3941 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3507 | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2714 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Hyder
- 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
Hyder: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hyder in the UK right now?
In 2023, Hyder was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hyder most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Hyder in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hyder?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "lion" or "courageous".
How many people are called Hyder in the UK?
A total of 48 babies have been registered as Hyder across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.