Hadden
Of Old English origin denoting someone from the valley.
Name Census estimates that about 521 living Americans carry the first name Hadden. It is a predominantly male name (92.8% of registrations). The average person named Hadden today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hadden births was 2004 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hadden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
521
~ 1 in 657,878 Americans
Peak year
2004
42 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,474
Tracked since 1989
Gender
Gender distribution for Hadden
Hadden leans heavily male at 92.8% of total registrations, but 38 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hadden as a male name
- Ranked #8,474 in 2023
- 9 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2006 (40 births)
Hadden as a female name
- Ranked #16,019 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2011 (6 births)
Popularity
Hadden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hadden from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 291 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hadden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haddens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Washington recorded the most babies named Hadden, while Washington, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hadden
The given name Hadden has its origins rooted in the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old English words "hæd" and "denu," which collectively translate to "heather valley" or "valley overgrown with heather." This suggests the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near or in a heather-covered valley.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hadden can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 CE. This historical document mentions several individuals bearing the name Hadden, indicating its presence in various regions of England during the Norman period.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Hadden was Sir Hadden de Bury, a 13th-century English knight who served under King Edward I. He was known for his bravery and loyalty during the Welsh Wars and played a significant role in the conquest of Wales.
In the 15th century, Hadden Fynderne, a renowned English scholar and translator, gained recognition for his work on translating classical Greek and Latin texts into English. His translations helped to disseminate ancient knowledge and literature to a wider audience during the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, Hadden Wylde, a prominent English merchant and explorer, made significant contributions to the expansion of trade routes and the establishment of British colonies in the Americas. His voyages and entrepreneurial spirit helped shape the growth of the British Empire.
In the realm of literature, Hadden Smythe, an English poet and playwright of the 17th century, left a lasting mark with his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His plays were widely performed in London's theaters during his lifetime.
Hadden Forrest, a notable British botanist and naturalist of the 18th century, is remembered for his extensive travels and contributions to the study of plant life. His detailed accounts and botanical illustrations provided valuable insights into the diverse flora of various regions around the world.
While the name Hadden has its roots in Old English, it has maintained a presence throughout various time periods and cultures, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from military service and exploration to scholarship and the arts.
People
Hadden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hadden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hadden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hadden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 521 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hadden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 657,878 US residents.
Is Hadden a common name?
We classify Hadden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 527 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hadden most popular?
The single biggest year for Hadden was 2004, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hadden is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hadden a male name?
Yes, 92.8% of people registered as Hadden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.