Haddon
Meaningheather hill · English
- US rank
- #2,833
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,366 in 2020
44 babies were named Haddon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 467 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Haddon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,760 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Haddon, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Haddon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHaddon first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #2,366.
- Then vs nowHaddon is 7.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 38,760.
- TrendHaddon has slipped 467 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,833. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Haddon means “heather hill”.
About the name Haddon
Haddon is a boy name of English origin meaning “heather hill”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Haddon for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 30 of those 102 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #2,366 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,833, with 44 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,132,075 boys |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 2000s | 7.1 | 139,860 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,505 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,265 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Haddon
What does the name Haddon mean?
Haddon means “heather hill” in English.
What is the origin of the name Haddon?
Haddon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Haddon a boy or girl name?
Haddon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Haddon?
Haddon ranked #2,833 for US boys in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#2,366).