Elden
boy name#3240 in 2025Elden entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #496 in 1934, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
#3240
rank today
#496
peak (1934)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #761 |
| 1890s | #895 |
| 1900s | #961 |
| 1910s | #638 |
| 1920s | #550 |
| 1930s | #594 |
| 1940s | #803 |
| 1950s | #1025 |
| 1960s | #1355 |
| 1970s | #2255 |
| 1980s | #3671 |
| 1990s | #4242 |
| 2000s | #4387 |
| 2010s | #3201 |
| 2020s | #3085 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elden has been most popular in CA, UT, MI.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Elden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elden alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elden in 2025?
- Elden ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elden most popular?
- Elden peaked in 1934, reaching #496 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elden with classmates?
- Elden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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