Haig, of Armenian origin, is derived from the word 'Hayk', meaning 'spear'. It is a historic and esteemed name in Armenia, often associated with Haik, the legendary founder of the Armenian nation.
The name Haig experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 30 births in 1922 and a low of 5 births in several years including 1948, 1950, 1952, 1956, 1976, and 2011. Despite these variations, there have been a total of 691 Haigs born between 1913 and 2019.