Boy · #5,469 in 2026

Heyden

Name: Popularity of the name Heyden in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Heyden, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,469

Peak Rank

#5,250 (2010)

Total Babies

279

5-Yr Trend

+48%

1993

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#5250

Peak Rank

279

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Heyden

The earliest SSA record of Heyden as a baby boy name dates back to 1993, when 5 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 17 newborns named Heyden — #5,250 in the national rankings. About 38% of every Heyden on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Heyden ranks #5,469 for baby boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+48% over the past five years). All told, over 279 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Heyden

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

Hayden
Haden
Haydon
Heydon
Haidan
Hidden
Haten
Haydn
Hedon
Headen
Hadden
Headon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Heyden

What does the name Heyden mean?

Heyden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Heyden in 2026?

In 2026, Heyden ranks #5,469 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Heyden most popular?

Heyden reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #5,250 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Heyden a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Heyden is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Heyden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Heyden include Kazuma, Jen, Yancarlos. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Heyden

Heyden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 279 births in the dataset. Heyden's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #5,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Heyden'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.