Declining since 2020, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Haddon since 1924
Babies named Haddon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 23 |
| 2000s | 0 | 143 |
| 2010s | 22 | 378 |
| 2020s | 31 | 271 |
Meaning & origin
Haddon is a rare English given name with surname origins, first recorded in U.S. data in 1924. After a period of obscurity, it saw a modest peak in 2020, when about 1 in every 38820 boys received the name, ranking 2833 in 2025. The name has been on a slight decline since 2020, with Texas being the most common state for its use. While never widely popular, Haddon appeals to parents looking for a traditional, nature-inspired surname name with a clean, masculine sound.
Haddon is an English surname and place name derived from Old English hæð (heath, heather) and dūn (hill). It originally referred to someone who lived near a heather-covered hill. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States, though it has never been common.
Where Haddon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Had, Haddy
Sibling names for Haddon
Names that share Haddon's style, for a brother or sister.
