BoyEnglish origin

Alden: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

An old and wise friend, loyal through the years.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#670
Peak
#426 in 1911

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #64118801900: #69919001910: #86119101920: #45019201930: #49019301940: #54519401950: #72619501960: #82019601970: #106319701980: #121319801990: #95019902000: #85720002005: #76820052010: #84120102015: #72420152020: #6702020#1#1213

What Alden Means

Alden is a boy name of English origin. An old and wise friend, loyal through the years.

How Popular Alden Is

Alden currently ranks #670 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #426 in 1911. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Alden

  • Alden peaked at #426 in the U.S. in 1911.
  • Alden is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Alden

What does Alden mean?

Alden is a boy name of English origin. An old and wise friend, loyal through the years.

How popular is Alden?

Alden currently ranks #670 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #426 in 1911. It has held steady.

Where does Alden come from?

Alden comes from English roots. Alden peaked at #426 in the U.S. in 1911.

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