Haynes is an Anglo-Saxon surname and given name derived from the Middle English word "hayen," which means "hare." The name was originally a nickname given to someone who was swift like a hare, or perhaps had a distinctive feature resembling one. It has been used as both a first name and surname for centuries.
The name Haynes experienced fluctuating popularity over the years with a total of 576 births recorded between 1913 and 2023. The peak years for this name were 1918, 1921, and 2023, each having more than 18 births. However, there were several years where fewer than 6 babies named Haynes were born, indicating periods of reduced popularity.