Haydar
An Arabic name meaning "brave lion" or "courageous victor".
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Haydar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haydar today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haydar births was 2010 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haydar. 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 Haydar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
2010
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,933
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Haydar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haydar from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 33 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Haydar remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haydar 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 Haydar 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 Haydar
The name Haydar has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "haydar," which means "lion" or "brave." It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE, in the Arabian Peninsula.
This name holds significant historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition. It is often associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, who was also known as Haydar. According to Islamic sources, the Prophet Muhammad gave him this title due to his bravery and courage in battle.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Haydar can be found in the Quran, where it is mentioned as one of the attributes of Allah. The verse states, "He is the Mighty, the Wise, the Praised One, the Glorious, the Great, the Haydar (Lion)." This association with strength and bravery further solidified the name's meaning and significance.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Haydar. One of the most famous was Haydar Ali Khan (1722-1782), the Sultan of Mysore in southern India. He was a skilled military leader and played a crucial role in the resistance against the British East India Company during the Anglo-Mysore Wars.
Another prominent figure was Haydar Aliyev (1923-2003), the former President of Azerbaijan. He served as the President from 1993 to 2003 and is credited with playing a significant role in the country's independence from the Soviet Union.
In the realm of literature, Haydar Bakhsh Malik (1915-2003) was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan. He was widely acclaimed for his poetry and received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Urdu literature.
Haydar Amoli (1320-1390) was an influential Iranian philosopher and theologian during the Ilkhanid and Timurid periods. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and is remembered for his works, including "Nass al-Nusus" and "Jami' al-Asrar."
Haydar Khan Amu (1826-1889) was an Afghan ruler and military commander who played a crucial role in the First Anglo-Afghan War. He fought against the British forces and was known for his bravery and strategic military skills.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Haydar, reflecting its enduring significance and the legacy of bravery and strength associated with it.
People
Haydar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haydar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haydar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haydar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haydar 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 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Haydar a common name?
We classify Haydar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haydar most popular?
The single biggest year for Haydar was 2010, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haydar is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Haydar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haydar 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.