Find out how popular the first name Haedyn has been for the last 27 years (from 1998 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Haedyn by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Haedyn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 62% of people named Haedyn being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Haedyn.

It's also interesting to see that despite Haedyn being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2024 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Haedyn.

The history of the first name Haedyn

The name Haedyn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural roots. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the more common name Hayden, which has its origins in the English surname Hayden or Heydon.

The surname Hayden is believed to be derived from the Old English words "heg" meaning "hedge" and "denu" meaning "valley," essentially referring to a person who lived in a hedged valley or enclosed area. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century in England.

While the name Haedyn itself does not have any notable historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the original form of Hayden has been used throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hayden was Sir John Haydon, who lived in the 15th century and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1492.

Another notable figure with the name Hayden was Ferdinand Hayden, an American geologist and naturalist born in 1829. He led several important geological surveys in the American West and is credited with discovering significant fossil beds in the region.

In the realm of music, Joseph Haydn, the Austrian composer born in 1732, is perhaps the most famous individual with the name. He is considered one of the most influential and celebrated composers of the Classical period, known for his contributions to the development of the symphony and string quartet.

Another individual worth mentioning is Bill Hayden, an Australian politician born in 1933. He served as the leader of the Australian Labor Party and was the Governor-General of Australia from 1989 to 1996.

Lastly, Robert Hayden, an African American poet and academic born in 1913, is recognized for his significant contributions to American literature. He received the Grand Prize for Poetry at the First World Festival of Negro Arts in 1966 and served as the Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, a position now known as the Poet Laureate.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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