Boys name · California
Hayden in California
Hayden was the 225th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 166 babies named Hayden that year. Since 1946, California families have named 8,095 babies Hayden.
Popularity over time
Hayden in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | 733rd |
| 1978 | 10 | 921st |
| 1986 | 6 | 1653rd |
| 1994 | 185 | 240th |
| 2001 | 227 | 207th |
| 2009 | 288 | 190th |
| 2017 | 187 | 252nd |
| 2025 | 166 | 225th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 733rd in 1946 to 225th in 2025.
The most babies named Hayden in California in a single year was 428, in 2007. Its best showing was 142nd among boys names in 2007.
Across the country, Hayden reached its best rank of 14th in Arkansas (2007). See Hayden in every state →
How popular is Hayden in California?
Hayden was the 225th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 166 babies named Hayden that year. Since 1946, California families have named 8,095 babies Hayden.
How many babies are named Hayden in California?
In 2025, 166 babies were named Hayden in California. The most babies named Hayden in California in a single year was 428, in 2007.
What is the rank of Hayden in California?
Hayden ranked 225th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 142nd among boys names in 2007.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.