Alder Name Popularity and Statistics
Alder is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Alder?
Alder is spelled A-L-D-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Alder Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#1,401
Recorded Births130
- Girls usage rose 5,087 places to #10,107 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2023.
- Boys usage rose 22 places to #1,401 and recorded 1 more birth 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.
Alder Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 130 | #1,401 |
| 2024 | Boys | 129 | #1,423 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 123 | #1,465 |
| 2022 | Boys | 125 | #1,447 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 115 | #1,529 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 88 | #1,743 |
| 2019 | Boys | 93 | #1,698 |
| 2018 | Boys | 71 | #2,029 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 58 | #2,270 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 75 | #1,936 |
| 2015 | Boys | 36 | #3,149 |
| 2014 | Boys | 45 | #2,661 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 27 | #3,753 |
| 2012 | Boys | 34 | #3,231 |
| 2011 | Boys | 20 | #4,659 |
| 2010 | Boys | 26 | #3,894 |
| 2009 | Boys | 22 | #4,429 |
When Was Alder 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.
2025 · Boys
130 recorded births
National rank #1,401
2024 · Boys
129 recorded births
National rank #1,423
2022 · Boys
125 recorded births
National rank #1,447
2023 · Boys
123 recorded births
National rank #1,465
Where Alder 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #364 | 20 |
| OR | #474 | 7 |
| CO | #756 | 6 |
| TN | #927 | 6 |
| OH | #1,015 | 7 |
| NY | #1,576 | 6 |
| CA | #1,829 | 8 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |