Unisex · #6,697 in 2026

Haidan

Current Rank
#6,697
Peak Rank
#6,094 (2006)
Total Babies
61
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #15,404 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,094 (61 total)
👦As Boy Name
2004
First Year
2010
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#6094
Peak Rank
61
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2008
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#15404
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Haidan

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Haidan as a girl name dates back to 2008, when 6 babies received it. 2008 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Haidan — #15,404 in the national rankings. Haidan last appeared in the published SSA data in 2008, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 6 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Haidan as a boy name dates back to 2004, when 7 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Haidan — #6,094 in the national rankings. About 80% of every Haidan on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Haidan last appeared in the published SSA data in 2010, with 12 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 61 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Haidan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Haidan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Haidan

What does the name Haidan mean?
Haidan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Haidan in 2026?
In 2026, Haidan ranks #6,697 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Haidan most popular?
Haidan reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #6,094 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Haidan a unisex name?
Yes — Haidan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Haidans assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Haidan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Haidan include Haron, Breandan, Joran. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Haidan

Haidan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Haidan's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #6,094. Use the chart and map above to compare Haidan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.