Haedon
A masculine name of Korean origin meaning "wisdom, intelligence".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Haedon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haedon today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haedon births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haedon. 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 Haedon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,064
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Haedon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haedon 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 Haedon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haedon
The name Haedon is an ancient one with roots tracing back to the Celtic tribes of Britain and Ireland in the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old Welsh words "haed" meaning "fortunate" and "don" meaning "brown-haired." Together, the name Haedon can be interpreted as "fortunate brown-haired one."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haedon appears in the medieval Welsh poem "Armes Prydein" from the 10th century. Here, a warrior named Haedon is mentioned among the heroes who fought against the Saxon invaders. This suggests the name was in use among the Britons and Celts during this turbulent period of their history.
In the 12th century, a monk named Haedon is mentioned in the records of the Lindisfarne Priory in Northumbria, England. This indicates the name had spread from its Welsh origins to other parts of Britain by this time.
The first known historical figure of note with the name Haedon was a Welsh chieftain who lived in the late 13th century. Haedon ap Rhys led a rebellion against the English king Edward I, seeking to defend Welsh autonomy and lands. Despite his eventual defeat, he is remembered as a symbol of Welsh resistance.
Another notable Haedon was a 16th century Irish poet and bard. Haedon O'Coffey was renowned for his lyrical works praising the natural beauty of Ireland and lamenting the struggles of his people under English rule. His poems have been preserved and studied as examples of Gaelic literature from the Renaissance era.
In the 18th century, Haedon Williams was a Welsh Methodist minister who played a key role in the religious revival movement sweeping across Wales at the time. His passionate sermons and writings helped spread the nonconformist teachings that shaped Welsh culture and identity.
While uncommon in modern times, the name Haedon has a rich history rooted in the Celtic cultures of the British Isles. Its meaning and the tales of those who bore it across the centuries serve as a link to this ancient linguistic and cultural heritage.
People
Haedon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haedon 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
Haedon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haedon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haedon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Haedon a common name?
We classify Haedon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haedon most popular?
The single biggest year for Haedon was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haedon is about 21 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 Haedon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haedon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haedon 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 Haedon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haedon 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 Haedon 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 Haedon?
You can see how many Americans are named Haedon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.