Haizen
A Japanese surname or masculine name signifying a grand or excellent leader.
Name Census estimates that about 60 living Americans carry the first name Haizen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haizen today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haizen births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haizen. 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 Haizen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
60
~ 1 in 5,712,572 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,271
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Haizen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haizen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 30 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haizen 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 Haizen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haizen
The given name Haizen is believed to have originated from the Germanic language family, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period. The name is thought to be a combination of two Old German words, "hais" meaning "command" or "order," and "zen" meaning "to give." Thus, the name Haizen could be interpreted as "one who gives orders" or "one who commands."
During the Middle Ages, the name Haizen was predominantly found in regions of present-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was particularly prevalent among the nobility and ruling classes, as the meaning of the name aligned with the qualities associated with leadership and authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haizen can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a medieval German epic poem dating back to the 13th century. In this literary work, Haizen is mentioned as a minor character, a knight in the service of the Burgundian king Gunther.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Haizen. One prominent figure was Haizen von Kitzingen (1280-1349), a German knight and military commander who played a significant role in the Bavarian succession wars of the 14th century.
Another individual of historical significance was Haizen Falkenberg (1450-1514), a German scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. His works on biblical exegesis and Christian theology were highly influential during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of literature, Haizen Goethe (1565-1625), a German poet and playwright, gained recognition for his contributions to the development of early modern German drama. His plays, often focusing on historical and mythological themes, were widely performed in theaters across the German-speaking regions.
During the 17th century, Haizen Schnitzler (1610-1678) was a renowned Austrian architect and military engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures throughout the Habsburg territories, playing a crucial role in the defensive strategies of the era.
In more recent times, Haizen Bruckner (1824-1896) was an Austrian composer and organist who made significant contributions to the Romantic era of classical music. His symphonies, masses, and other choral works are considered masterpieces of the late Romantic period and are still widely performed and celebrated today.
People
Haizen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haizen 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
Haizen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haizen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 60 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haizen 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 5,712,572 US residents.
Is Haizen a common name?
We classify Haizen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haizen most popular?
The single biggest year for Haizen was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haizen is about 7 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 Haizen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haizen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haizen 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 Haizen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haizen 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 Haizen 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 have the name Haizen?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Haizen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.