Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Haidee since 1896
Babies named Haidee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Haidee's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 125 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Haidee is a rare literary name first recorded in the United States in 1896, the same year it reached its peak usage. Since 2012, its trajectory has been falling, and it has not ranked among the top 1000 names in recent decades. The name is famously associated with a character in Lord Byron's 1821 poem 'Don Juan', lending it an air of romantic literary heritage. Though never common, Haidee has a distinct, melodic quality that may appeal to parents seeking an unusual name with poetic roots. Its top states are unknown, as it has not appeared frequently enough to register in state-level data.
The name Haidee is most notably associated with a character in Lord Byron's epic poem 'Don Juan' (1821), where Haidee is the beautiful daughter of a Greek pirate. The name's origin is debated: it may be a variant of the Greek name Haide, derived from 'aidos' (modesty), or a literary invention inspired by the Greek word 'haid' (light or ray). It remains rare in English-speaking countries, with occasional use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Haide
Sibling names for Haidee
Names that share Haidee's style, for a brother or sister.
