Hayden
Meaning: Hay valley or heathen
Origin: Old English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #105
Total births: 5,615
History: Hayden surged in the 2000s in Australia. Matthew Hayden made the surname-turned-first-name famous through brutal cricket batting. The name carries Australian sporting aggression — front foot, big swing, no fear.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2016) | #96 |
| Babies named Hayden in 2016 | 97 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,615 |
| Peak year | 1994 (326 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #31 |
| Years in records | 1987–2016 (28 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 54 spots |
Frequently asked about Hayden
What does the name Hayden mean?
Hayden means “Hay valley or heathen” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Hayden?
Hayden has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Hay valley or heathen”.
How popular is Hayden in Australia?
Hayden ranked #96 in Australia in 2016 — given to 97 babies that year.
When was Hayden most popular?
Hayden peaked in 1994 with 326 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Hayden a boy or girl name?
Hayden is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Haydens in registered births are male.
Is the name Hayden rising or falling in popularity?
Hayden has fallen 54 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #42 in 2011 to #96 in 2016.
How long has Hayden been recorded in Australia?
Hayden appears in birth records in Australia across 28 years — from 1987 through 2016.