Boy · #2,862 in 2026

Haldon

The Haldon Hills, usually known simply as Haldon, is a ridge of high ground in Devon, England. It is situated between the River Exe and the River Teign and runs northwards from Teignmouth, on the coast, for about 24 km (15 mi) until it dwindles away north west of Exeter at the River Yeo, just south of Crediton. The highest points of just over 250 metres (820 ft) lie to the south west of Exeter.

Current Rank
#2,862
Peak Rank
#2,638 (1932)
Total Babies
92
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1944
Last Year
1932
Peak Year
#2638
Peak Rank
92
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Haldon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Haldon Hills, usually known simply as Haldon, is a ridge of high ground in Devon, England. It is situated between the River Exe and the River Teign and runs northwards from Teignmouth, on the coast, for about 24 km (15 mi) until it dwindles away north west of Exeter at the River Yeo, just south of Crediton. The highest points of just over 250 metres (820 ft) lie to the south west of Exeter.

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Origin & history
Holloway Lane was cut deeply into the hillside as it climbed Haldon Haldon is one of the few sites in Devon where there is evidence of settlement in early Neolithic times (around 4000 BC). There are an estimated 26 Bronze Age tumuli on Haldon, though because of the frequent use of the gravel and flints for road building, many more may have been destroyed. On Little Haldon, Castle Dyke, a probable Iron Age square enclosure about 100 metres (330 ft) on each side occupies a good defensive position. An ancient track known as the Portway that crosses Little Haldon passes by this earthwork. The high

The Story of Haldon

Haldon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 9 Haldons were born — ranking #2,638 that year. As of 2026, Haldon ranks #2,862 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 92 Haldons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Haldon

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Frequently Asked Questions about Haldon

What does the name Haldon mean?
The Haldon Hills, usually known simply as Haldon, is a ridge of high ground in Devon, England. It is situated between the River Exe and the River Teign and runs northwards from Teignmouth, on the coast, for about 24 km (15 mi) until it dwindles away north west of Exeter at the River Yeo, just south of Crediton. The highest points of just over 250 metres (820 ft) lie to the south west of Exeter.
How popular is Haldon in 2026?
In 2026, Haldon ranks #2,862 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Haldon most popular?
Haldon reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #2,638 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Haldon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Haldon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Haldon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Haldon include Buryl, Clerence, Fayne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Haldon

Haldon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Haldon's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #2,638. Use the chart and map above to compare Haldon'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 .

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