Alden
boy name#598 in 2025Alden entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #426 in 1911, ranks #598 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#598
rank today
#426
peak (1911)
479
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #741 |
| 1890s | #730 |
| 1900s | #628 |
| 1910s | #482 |
| 1920s | #460 |
| 1930s | #507 |
| 1940s | #626 |
| 1950s | #749 |
| 1960s | #890 |
| 1970s | #1218 |
| 1980s | #1050 |
| 1990s | #983 |
| 2000s | #835 |
| 2010s | #718 |
| 2020s | #632 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alden has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 13,000 people named Alden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alden alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alden in 2025?
- Alden ranks #598 among US boy names in 2025, with 479 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alden most popular?
- Alden peaked in 1911, reaching #426 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alden with classmates?
- Alden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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