Hadin
An Ancient Norse masculine name meaning "he with the bright hair".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Hadin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hadin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hadin births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hadin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hadin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,229
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Hadin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadin 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 Hadin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hadin
The name Hadin is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 8th centuries AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "hadu," which means "battle" or "combat," and the suffix "-in," indicating a diminutive or endearing form. This suggests that Hadin may have been originally used as a nickname or a term of affection for a young warrior or a child destined for greatness in battle.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Hadin can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, an ancient manuscript dating back to the 9th century. This codex contains a collection of Old High German glosses, including the name Hadin, which was likely a transcription or translation of a Latin name from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hadin was a Frankish nobleman who lived during the reign of Charlemagne in the late 8th and early 9th centuries. Hadin was a trusted advisor and military commander, known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Hadin appeared in the Annals of Quedlinburg, a medieval chronicle written by the nuns of the Quedlinburg Abbey in present-day Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This Hadin was a powerful nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during that time.
Another historical figure who bore the name Hadin was a Bavarian knight who participated in the Third Crusade, led by Richard the Lionheart and Philip II of France, in the late 12th century. This Hadin was renowned for his valor and dedication to the crusading cause, earning him recognition in various chronicles and accounts of the time.
In the 13th century, a Danish nobleman named Hadin was mentioned in the Gesta Danorum, a famous work of Danish history written by the scholar Saxo Grammaticus. This Hadin was a prominent figure in the court of King Valdemar II and played a role in the political and military affairs of the Danish kingdom during that period.
While the name Hadin may have fallen out of common usage in modern times, its historical significance and connection to the ancient Germanic cultures and medieval Europe remain an intriguing part of its legacy.
People
Hadin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hadin 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
Hadin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hadin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hadin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Hadin a common name?
We classify Hadin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hadin most popular?
The single biggest year for Hadin was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hadin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hadin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hadin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hadin 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.
Is Hadin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hadin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hadin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Hadin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.