Haden is a unique and distinctive given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the ancient Irish surname "Ó hEachaidh," which means "descendant of Eachaidh." Eachaidh, in turn, was a personal name that is thought to have meant "fire" or "flame" in Old Irish.
The surname Ó hEachaidh was once prevalent in County Galway and County Mayo, two of the most westerly counties in Ireland. Over time, as family names evolved and were anglicized, Haden became a given name in its own right.
While not particularly common, Haden has been used as a boy's name in recent years, likely inspired by its strong Irish roots and unique sound. It is sometimes mistaken for the English surname "Hadden," but they are distinct names with different origins.
Haden does not have any specific meanings or associations beyond its Irish origins and the potential meaning of "fire" or "flame." However, as with all names, personal interpretations may vary, and individuals may attribute their own meanings to Haden based on their experiences or preferences.
The name Haden experienced a significant boom in popularity starting from the late 1980s, with a steep rise from just 5 births in 1983 to a peak of 177 births in 2001. This trend continued until around 2006, after which there was a gradual decline, reaching an all-time low of 22 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 3839 babies named Haden from 1914 to 2023.