Find out how popular the first name Hayne has been for the last 1 years (from 2011 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hayne by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Hayne is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hayne.

The history of the first name Hayne

The name Hayne has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the word "hægen," meaning "hedge" or "enclosure." It was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons in Britain during the Middle Ages. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a hedge or enclosure, or perhaps worked as a hedger or fence-maker.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hayne can be found in the Domesday Book, a record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Hagene" and "Hagen," indicating its usage during the Norman period.

In the 13th century, the name Hayne was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, a county in southwestern England. This suggests that the name was prevalent in that region during the Middle Ages.

One notable figure who bore the name Hayne was Sir Hayne Frampton (c. 1520-1590), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. He played a role in the Protestant Reformation and was a supporter of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another historical figure named Hayne was Isaac Hayne (1745-1781), an American planter and revolutionary from South Carolina. He was executed by the British for breaking his parole during the American Revolutionary War, becoming a martyr for the patriot cause.

In the 19th century, Robert Young Hayne (1791-1839) was a prominent American politician and senator from South Carolina. He engaged in a famous debate with Daniel Webster over the issue of nullification and states' rights.

William Hayne (1856-1927) was an English writer and journalist who published works on history and literature. He was also a scholar of Shakespeare and edited several editions of the playwright's works.

Lastly, Hayne Boyette (1915-2006) was an American country music singer and songwriter from North Carolina. He had a successful career in the 1940s and 1950s, recording for labels like King Records and Decca Records.

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