Boy nameCurrently #576 in the USSteady
Alden
//ˈɑldən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alden's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alden |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 17 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 19 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 24 |
| 1908 | 28 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 46 |
| 1912 | 79 |
| 1913 | 93 |
| 1914 | 113 |
| 1915 | 155 |
| 1916 | 174 |
| 1917 | 166 |
| 1918 | 181 |
| 1919 | 167 |
| 1920 | 180 |
| 1921 | 193 |
| 1922 | 184 |
| 1923 | 176 |
| 1924 | 188 |
| 1925 | 173 |
| 1926 | 183 |
| 1927 | 141 |
| 1928 | 171 |
| 1929 | 164 |
| 1930 | 146 |
| 1931 | 134 |
| 1932 | 158 |
| 1933 | 114 |
| 1934 | 144 |
| 1935 | 106 |
| 1936 | 126 |
| 1937 | 132 |
| 1938 | 119 |
| 1939 | 117 |
| 1940 | 116 |
| 1941 | 103 |
| 1942 | 112 |
| 1943 | 126 |
| 1944 | 105 |
| 1945 | 105 |
| 1946 | 79 |
| 1947 | 124 |
| 1948 | 96 |
| 1949 | 83 |
| 1950 | 89 |
| 1951 | 99 |
| 1952 | 95 |
| 1953 | 103 |
| 1954 | 86 |
| 1955 | 103 |
| 1956 | 119 |
| 1957 | 87 |
| 1958 | 86 |
| 1959 | 92 |
| 1960 | 86 |
| 1961 | 85 |
| 1962 | 60 |
| 1963 | 84 |
| 1964 | 76 |
| 1965 | 76 |
| 1966 | 66 |
| 1967 | 62 |
| 1968 | 53 |
| 1969 | 72 |
| 1970 | 59 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 44 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1975 | 62 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 58 |
| 1979 | 63 |
| 1980 | 57 |
| 1981 | 72 |
| 1982 | 91 |
| 1983 | 77 |
| 1984 | 93 |
| 1985 | 99 |
| 1986 | 98 |
| 1987 | 90 |
| 1988 | 113 |
| 1989 | 103 |
| 1990 | 128 |
| 1991 | 104 |
| 1992 | 134 |
| 1993 | 122 |
| 1994 | 134 |
| 1995 | 159 |
| 1996 | 161 |
| 1997 | 159 |
| 1998 | 221 |
| 1999 | 171 |
| 2000 | 212 |
| 2001 | 184 |
| 2002 | 203 |
| 2003 | 288 |
| 2004 | 298 |
| 2005 | 281 |
| 2006 | 280 |
| 2007 | 303 |
| 2008 | 250 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 276 |
| 2011 | 260 |
| 2012 | 320 |
| 2013 | 350 |
| 2014 | 357 |
| 2015 | 356 |
| 2016 | 407 |
| 2017 | 431 |
| 2018 | 431 |
| 2019 | 450 |
| 2020 | 408 |
| 2021 | 425 |
| 2022 | 464 |
| 2023 | 456 |
| 2024 | 517 |
Alden through the decades
- Alden peaked in 2024, when 517 babies were named Alden in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alden has risen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alden currently ranks #576 in the US and is holding steady.