Haldon
From the Old English elements "hale" meaning healthy and "dun" meaning hill.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Haldon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haldon today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haldon births was 1932 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haldon. 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
- • The typical person named Haldon is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Haldons were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haldon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1932
9 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1944 SSA rank
#2,967
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Haldon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haldon from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 43 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haldon 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 Haldon 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 Haldon
The given name Haldon has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain between the 5th and 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old English words "halh" and "dun," which together mean "one who hails from a secluded valley or hill." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived in remote or isolated areas surrounded by hills or valleys.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haldon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as a toponymic surname, referring to individuals from a place called Haldon, which is now a hill in Devon, England.
In terms of historical figures bearing the name Haldon, records are scarce, but a few notable individuals can be mentioned. Haldon of Exeter (c. 1050 - 1120) was a monk and historian who authored the "Gesta Pontificum Exoniensium," a chronicle of the bishops of Exeter. Haldon the Chronicler (c. 1200 - 1270) was a monk from the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds, known for his writings on the history of East Anglia.
During the Middle Ages, the name Haldon was predominantly found in the southwestern regions of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. It was relatively uncommon in other parts of the country, likely due to its regional origins and associations.
Another notable figure was Haldon of Rievaulx (c. 1130 - 1190), a Cistercian monk and scholar who served as the abbot of Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire. He was known for his writings on monastic life and spiritual teachings.
In the 16th century, Haldon Martyr (c. 1510 - 1555) was an English Protestant who was executed during the Marian Persecutions for his religious beliefs. He was burned at the stake in Colchester, Essex, and his martyrdom was recorded in John Foxe's "Book of Martyrs."
While the name Haldon has faded in popularity over the centuries, it remains a part of England's rich linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting the country's diverse regional influences and historical narratives.
People
Haldon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haldon 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
Haldon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haldon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haldon 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Haldon a common name?
We classify Haldon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haldon most popular?
The single biggest year for Haldon was 1932, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haldon is about 92 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Haldon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haldon 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.