Hayk
A transliteration of the Armenian male given name Հայկ (Hayk).
Every Hayk since 1998 — 425 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hayk
Hayk is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,795 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 425 American babies have been named Hayk. Its peak came in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hayk stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hayk year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,795 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,130 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,651 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,121 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,539 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,755 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,919 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,653 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,625 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,643 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,821 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,339 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,757 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,572 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,055 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,489 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,913 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,877 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,203 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,315 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,700 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,415 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,917 |
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Famous people named Hayk
- Hayk Politician · 410–490
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayk mean?
A transliteration of the Armenian male given name Հայկ (Hayk).
How popular is the name Hayk in 2025?
Hayk ranked #3,795 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hayk?
425 babies have been named Hayk in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hayk most popular?
Hayk peaked in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Hayk a boy or girl name?
Hayk is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hayk rising or falling?
Hayk is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hayk?
Well-known people named Hayk include Hayk (politician).