Hay field or hay valley
Derived from Old English elements meaning 'hay' and 'valley' or 'clearing'. It originally served as an English surname and a place name before becoming a popular given name for both boys and girls in the late 20th century.
About 2,268 boys were named Hayden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Hayden — far less common.
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