Arden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Arden is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Arden?
Arden is spelled A-R-D-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Arden at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Arden may derive from a Celtic word meaning “high” or “elevated.”
- Origin
- Arden is commonly associated with Old English and Celtic origins, potentially linked to place names such as the Forest of Arden in England.
- Pronunciation
- AHR-den · 2 syllables
Arden Popularity in 2025
Rank#975
Recorded Births261
Rank#1,005
Recorded Births225
- Girls usage rose 66 places to #975 and recorded 20 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 63 places to #1,005 and recorded 19 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 Arden Mean?
Arden may derive from a Celtic word meaning “high” or “elevated.”
Origin: Arden is commonly associated with Old English and Celtic origins, potentially linked to place names such as the Forest of Arden in England.
How Do You Pronounce Arden?
PronunciationAHR-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Arden?
- History
- The name Arden has been used historically as both a surname and a given name, with records documented in medieval English sources.
Arden 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 | 261 | #975 |
| 2025 | Boys | 225 | #1,005 |
| 2024 | Girls | 241 | #1,041 |
| 2024 | Boys | 244 | #942 |
| 2023 | Girls | 241 | #1,046 |
| 2023 | Boys | 214 | #1,019 |
| 2022 | Girls | 241 | #1,055 |
| 2022 | Boys | 155 | #1,254 |
| 2021 | Girls | 227 | #1,091 |
| 2021 | Boys | 161 | #1,200 |
| 2020 | Girls | 236 | #1,055 |
| 2020 | Boys | 168 | #1,153 |
| 2019 | Girls | 278 | #951 |
| 2019 | Boys | 129 | #1,380 |
| 2018 | Girls | 274 | #964 |
| 2018 | Boys | 124 | #1,408 |
| 2017 | Girls | 229 | #1,102 |
| 2017 | Boys | 122 | #1,421 |
| 2016 | Girls | 275 | #975 |
| 2016 | Boys | 105 | #1,563 |
| 2015 | Girls | 300 | #915 |
| 2015 | Boys | 92 | #1,691 |
| 2014 | Girls | 245 | #1,057 |
| 2014 | Boys | 94 | #1,641 |
When Was Arden 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.
2015 · Girls
300 recorded births
National rank #915
2019 · Girls
278 recorded births
National rank #951
2016 · Girls
275 recorded births
National rank #975
2018 · Girls
274 recorded births
National rank #964
Where Arden 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #350 | 8 |
| CO | #428 | 13 |
| OR | #429 | 8 |
| MS | #514 | 5 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| MN | #597 | 8 |
| OK | #619 | 6 |
| LA | #677 | 6 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #517 | 16 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| SC | #608 | 7 |
| MN | #640 | 7 |