Declining since 2004, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Haydn since 1915
Babies named Haydn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 27 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 26 |
| 1990s | 83 | 346 |
| 2000s | 178 | 883 |
| 2010s | 103 | 389 |
| 2020s | 38 | 136 |
Meaning & origin
Haydn is an uncommon name that, as of 2025, ranks 5861st in the United States, given to approximately 1 in 113,872 newborns. Its peak year was 2003, and it has been declining in use since 2004. The name is notably a surname of the composer Joseph Haydn, and while its exact meaning is uncertain, it likely has German origins. Despite its low prevalence, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with musical associations. No states have a particular concentration of Haydns, reflecting its rarity across the country.
Haydn is a surname of German origin, most famously borne by the composer Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Its etymology is uncertain; it may derive from the German word 'Heiden' meaning 'heathen' or from a diminutive of 'Heinrich'. As a given name, it gained some use in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, often as a tribute to the composer or as a variant of Hayden.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hayd
Sibling names for Haydn
Names that share Haydn's style, for a brother or sister.
