How old is someone named Hayden?
The average Hayden is 18 years old.
Half of all living Haydens are between 11 and 23.
When was Hayden popular?
Hayden was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2008, and dropped away. That's why most Haydens are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 91 | 0 |
| 1910s | 487 | 0 |
| 1920s | 620 | 0 |
| 1930s | 418 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 435 | 180 |
| 1950s | 339 | 220 |
| 1960s | 331 | 270 |
| 1970s | 543 | 490 |
| 1980s | 1,229 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 17,920 | 17,000 |
| 2000s | 60,536 | 60,000 |
| 2010s | 45,492 | 45,000 |
| 2020s | 18,966 | 19,000 |
How many Haydens are still alive?
About 140,000 Haydens are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 150,000 babies named Hayden since 1880.
Nearly every Hayden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Hayden?
More than half of living Haydens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z 59%
- Gen Alpha 33%
Is Hayden an old name?
No. Hayden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hayden will be 34 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Hayden a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 77% of living Haydens are men, and 23% are women.
The women average 14 and the men 19.
Names the same age as Hayden
NAME TWIN
Hayden's name twin is Arely. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Arely's age curve is the closest match to Hayden's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Haiden (15)
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Questions about the name Hayden
How old is the average Hayden?
The average Hayden in the US is 18 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hayden?
About 140,000 Haydens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 150,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hayden most popular?
In 2008, when about 8,600 baby boys were named Hayden.
Is Hayden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 59% of living Haydens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Hayden a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 77% of living Haydens are men, and 23% are women. The women average 14 and the men 19.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this