Is Arden a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Arden is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Arden?

It’s currently ranked #684 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Arden Unisex

Popularity: #684 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAR-den / /ˈɑːrdən/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: great valley; Latin: ardent, enthusiastic

Historical & Cultural Background

Arden is derived from the English surname and place name, which has roots in the Old English word 'eard,' meaning 'valley.' The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century. It is also associated with the Forest of Arden, a location in Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It.' The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls in recent years.

Trend Summary

Arden has seen a steady increase in popularity for boys in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Ardyn

International Variants

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Famous people named Arden

Arden Cho is an American actress and singer known for her role in the television series 'Teen Wolf.'.

Arden Myrin is an American actress and comedian recognized for her work on 'Mad TV.'.

Arden Hayes is a child prodigy known for his appearances on quiz shows and his exceptional knowledge.

Arden Wohl is an American entrepreneur and fashion influencer known for her work in the fashion industry.

Fictional characters named Arden

Arden is a character in Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It,' representing the idyllic Forest of Arden.

Arden is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' known for their strategic prowess.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arden was first seen in the United States in 1881. Arden has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Arden has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arden (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	29	18%
NY	14	8%
TX	14	8%
OH	12	7%
WA	11	7%
VA	11	7%
MN	9	5%
NC	9	5%
IL	9	5%
FL	8	5%
PA	8	5%
GA	6	4%
WI	5	3%
IN	5	3%
KS	5	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	5
1886	5
1887	5
1890	6
1892	6
1895	5
1897	5
1898	8
1899	11
1901	5
1902	7
1903	12
1904	7
1905	11
1906	9
1907	7
1909	8
1910	17
1911	19
1912	48
1913	49
1914	58
1915	93
1916	81
1917	116
1918	114
1919	86
1920	112
1921	111
1922	124
1923	122
1924	139
1925	110
1926	100
1927	129
1928	114
1929	98
1930	137
1931	122
1932	114
1933	114
1934	146
1935	118
1936	129
1937	118
1938	141
1939	127
1940	104
1941	115
1942	111
1943	120
1944	91
1945	92
1946	76
1947	112
1948	86
1949	74
1950	80
1951	63
1952	66
1953	82
1954	70
1955	61
1956	64
1957	65
1958	69
1959	68
1960	57
1961	57
1962	45
1963	45
1964	40
1965	29
1966	31
1967	25
1968	39
1969	34
1970	35
1971	25
1972	21
1973	21
1974	25
1975	25
1976	19
1977	19
1978	17
1979	17
1980	16
1981	11
1982	12
1983	20
1984	15
1985	18
1986	15
1987	22
1988	28
1989	19
1990	14
1991	21
1992	20
1993	18
1994	25
1995	26
1996	17
1997	23
1998	29
1999	28
2000	35
2001	30
2002	32
2003	57
2004	51
2005	57
2006	57
2007	79
2008	70
2009	70
2010	55
2011	76
2012	76
2013	69
2014	94
2015	92
2016	105
2017	122
2018	124
2019	129
2020	168
2021	161
2022	155
2023	214
2024	242