Declining since 2007, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Haydee since 1920
Babies named Haydee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Haydee's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 51 |
| 1950s | 288 |
| 1960s | 417 |
| 1970s | 536 |
| 1980s | 480 |
| 1990s | 460 |
| 2000s | 598 |
| 2010s | 416 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Haydee is a name with an air of literary romance, first appearing on the U.S. baby name charts in 1920. It peaked in 1977, reaching its highest rank that year before entering a long, gradual decline. Since 2007, its trajectory has been consistently falling, and as of 2025, it sits at rank 6,116, a quiet choice given to roughly 1 in every 84,593 newborn girls. Though it never enjoyed widespread popularity, Haydee has maintained a steady if sparse presence, largely confined to families seeking a name with European flair and a hint of 19th-century poetry. Its recent decline suggests it may become even rarer in the coming decades.
Haydee is a name of debated origin. It is often considered a variant spelling of Haidee, which may derive from the Greek word 'aidos', meaning 'modesty' or 'reverence'. The name gained some popularity in the English-speaking world through literary use, particularly in Lord Byron's poem 'Don Juan' (1823), where Haidee appears as a character. In French, it has been used as a given name since the 19th century, possibly influenced by the Greek form.
“Haydee” around the world
Where Haydee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hay, Dee, Hay Hay
Sibling names for Haydee
Names that share Haydee's style, for a brother or sister.
