Haden comes from the English / Modern American tradition, meaning Hay valley, heather hill.
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How popular is Haden?
2006peak year
Today, Haden is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,508) with about 39 babies named Haden each year. At its height in 2006, Haden reached #869 nationally — 230 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Haden's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 4,023 babies have been registered as Haden since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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