Haden is of Old English origin, derived from the words 'hǣð' meaning hedge and 'denu' meaning valley. It was originally used to describe a person who lived in a valley enclosed by hedges. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare.
Here are some observations about the name Haden based on the annual statistics provided:
- The most popular years for the name Haden were 2000 and 2001, with 15 and 20 births respectively.
- There was a significant drop in popularity after 2001, with fewer than 10 births per year until 2007.
- The years 2006, 2007, and 2010 saw slight increases in popularity, but overall the name remained relatively uncommon.
- After 2013, there was a gap of two years before another birth was recorded in 2015. This could suggest that Haden is not currently gaining popularity as a baby name.
- The total number of births from 1987 to 2023 is 167, which indicates that the name has been used consistently but not frequently throughout this period.