Hayzen
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Hayzen
Hayzen is a modern masculine name that has emerged in recent years as part of the trend toward unique, contemporary names with a strong sound. Likely a variation or combination inspired by popular names like Hayden and names ending in "-zen" (reflecting the calm concept from Zen Buddhism), Hayzen has a distinctly 21st-century feel. The name has no clear traditional etymology but resonates with parents seeking something distinctive for their sons. Its rise aligns with the increasing preference for names that sound familiar yet stand out. While still relatively uncommon, Hayzen has been gaining modest traction, particularly in the United States, among parents drawn to its contemporary sound and the appealing combination of strength (Hay-) and tranquility (-zen).
Hayzen is also given to girls.
Pronounced HAY-zen.
As of October 2026, Hayzen ranked #3600 for boys in US births in 2025 and #12671 for girls in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #3345 for boys in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,809 | 20 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,860 | 20 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | #4,194 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | #4,417 | 23 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | #3,646 | 31 | 17.8 |
| 2023 | #4,043 | 27 | 15.8 |
| 2024 | #3,345 | 35 | 20.3 |
| 2025 | #3,600 | 31 | 18.1 |