Haysen
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Medieval English surname.
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the first name Haysen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haysen today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haysen births was 2024 (71 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haysen. 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.
People living today
120
~ 1 in 2,856,286 Americans
Peak year
2024
71 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,099
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Haysen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haysen 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 112 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
Haysen 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 Haysen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haysens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Haysen, while Georgia, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haysen
The name Haysen is believed to have originated from the Old German language, with roots tracing back to the 8th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "hagan," which means "hawthorn" or "hedged enclosure." The earliest known use of the name dates back to the Carolingian era in the Frankish Empire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Haysen was primarily found in Germanic regions of Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. It is possible that the name was also used in other parts of the Holy Roman Empire during this time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Haysen was Haysen von Kitzingen, a 12th-century German nobleman and landowner from the region of Franconia. Records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the local aristocracy and held significant landholdings in the area.
In the 13th century, a monk named Haysen von Mönchengladbach is mentioned in the chronicles of the Benedictine Abbey of Gladbach, located in what is now North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is noted for his contributions to the abbey's library and his work in preserving and transcribing ancient manuscripts.
During the Renaissance period, a Dutch scholar and humanist named Haysen van Leiden (1516-1589) gained recognition for his translations of classical Greek and Latin texts. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and is credited with helping to revive interest in ancient literature and philosophy.
In the 17th century, Haysen Becker (1620-1678) was a German artist and engraver from Nuremberg. He is known for his intricate copperplate engravings, which depicted religious and mythological scenes with great detail and skill. Many of his works are considered masterpieces of the Baroque era.
Another notable figure with the name Haysen was Haysen von Hesse (1789-1868), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a influential military strategist and writer. His treatises on military tactics and strategy were widely studied and influenced the development of modern warfare.
While the name Haysen has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, it has been used throughout various periods of history and across different cultures, demonstrating the enduring nature and adaptability of certain names over time.
People
Haysen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haysen 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
Haysen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haysen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haysen 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 2,856,286 US residents.
Is Haysen a common name?
We classify Haysen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haysen most popular?
The single biggest year for Haysen was 2024, when 71 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haysen is about 3 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 Haysen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haysen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haysen 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 Haysen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haysen 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 Haysen 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 Americans are named Haysen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.