Alden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alden?
Alden is spelled A-L-D-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Alden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alden derives from Old English elements meaning “old friend” or “wise protector.”
- Origin
- Alden is commonly associated with Old English origins, combining elements that suggest wisdom or age and friendship.
- Pronunciation
- AL-dn or AWL-dn · 2 syllables
Alden Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,116
Recorded Births19
Rank#598
Recorded Births479
- Girls usage fell 968 places to #6,116 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 22 places to #598 and recorded 15 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alden Mean?
Alden derives from Old English elements meaning “old friend” or “wise protector.”
Origin: Alden is commonly associated with Old English origins, combining elements that suggest wisdom or age and friendship.
How Do You Pronounce Alden?
PronunciationAL-dn or AWL-dn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Alden?
- History
- Historical records show the name Alden used in English-speaking regions over several centuries.
Alden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 19 | #6,116 |
| 2025 | Boys | 479 | #598 |
| 2024 | Girls | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2024 | Boys | 494 | #576 |
| 2023 | Girls | 25 | #5,126 |
| 2023 | Boys | 431 | #640 |
| 2022 | Girls | 19 | #6,229 |
| 2022 | Boys | 445 | #627 |
| 2021 | Girls | 31 | #4,413 |
| 2021 | Boys | 394 | #676 |
| 2020 | Girls | 21 | #5,667 |
| 2020 | Boys | 387 | #672 |
| 2019 | Girls | 15 | #7,342 |
| 2019 | Boys | 435 | #623 |
| 2018 | Girls | 20 | #6,010 |
| 2018 | Boys | 411 | #638 |
| 2017 | Girls | 22 | #5,661 |
| 2017 | Boys | 409 | #634 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 392 | #660 |
| 2015 | Girls | 16 | #7,266 |
| 2015 | Boys | 340 | #725 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 337 | #714 |
When Was Alden Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
494 recorded births
National rank #576
2025 · Boys
479 recorded births
National rank #598
2022 · Boys
445 recorded births
National rank #627
2019 · Boys
435 recorded births
National rank #623
Where Alden Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #101 | 13 |
| NH | #157 | 9 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| NE | #293 | 8 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| WA | #336 | 22 |
| OR | #351 | 11 |
| MN | #392 | 14 |