Is Alden a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Alden is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Alden?

It’s currently ranked #499 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Alden Unisex

Popularity: #499 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-den / ˈɔːl.dən

Old English; German

Meaning

Old English: 'old friend'; German: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alden has roots in Old English, where it was derived from the elements 'ald' meaning 'old' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. It has also been associated with Germanic origins, where it conveys a sense of nobility. Alden has been used as a given name since the 19th century and has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions. The name is often chosen for its classic sound and historical significance.

Trend Summary

Alden has experienced a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Arden

Variants

Aldin
Alden

International Variants

Aldo (Italian)
Aldin (Slavic)

Famous people named Alden

Alden Ehrenreich is an American actor known for his role in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'.

Alden Richards is a Filipino actor and television host recognized for his work in the Philippine entertainment industry.

Alden Nowlan was a Canadian poet and playwright celebrated for his contributions to Canadian literature.

Alden P. McDonald Jr. is an American banker known for his leadership in the financial sector.

Fictional characters named Alden

Alden is a character in the 'The Last Kingdom' series, serving as a loyal warrior.

Alden is featured in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' as a minor character involved in local politics.

Sibling Suggestions

Alden Elden Holden Gideon Wesley Orson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alden was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alden has ranked as high as #883 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Alden has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alden (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	50	12%
TX	38	9%
WA	29	7%
MI	25	6%
FL	22	5%
OH	20	5%
NC	20	5%
PA	18	4%
MA	16	4%
GA	16	4%
NY	15	3%
VA	14	3%
OR	13	3%
MO	13	3%
MN	12	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	9
1881	6
1882	8
1883	12
1884	6
1885	5
1886	8
1887	7
1888	6
1889	10
1890	10
1891	9
1892	9
1893	5
1894	8
1895	8
1896	10
1897	9
1898	17
1899	9
1900	13
1901	10
1902	10
1903	11
1904	18
1905	19
1906	14
1907	24
1908	28
1909	12
1910	13
1911	46
1912	79
1913	93
1914	113
1915	155
1916	174
1917	166
1918	181
1919	167
1920	180
1921	193
1922	184
1923	176
1924	183
1925	173
1926	183
1927	141
1928	171
1929	164
1930	146
1931	134
1932	158
1933	114
1934	144
1935	106
1936	120
1937	132
1938	119
1939	117
1940	116
1941	103
1942	112
1943	126
1944	105
1945	105
1946	79
1947	124
1948	96
1949	83
1950	89
1951	99
1952	95
1953	98
1954	86
1955	97
1956	110
1957	87
1958	86
1959	92
1960	86
1961	85
1962	60
1963	84
1964	76
1965	76
1966	66
1967	62
1968	53
1969	72
1970	59
1971	48
1972	44
1973	47
1974	44
1975	54
1976	43
1977	48
1978	53
1979	57
1980	57
1981	64
1982	84
1983	68
1984	79
1985	86
1986	92
1987	84
1988	94
1989	92
1990	119
1991	91
1992	116
1993	100
1994	116
1995	142
1996	143
1997	143
1998	196
1999	144
2000	186
2001	159
2002	178
2003	251
2004	257
2005	258
2006	249
2007	275
2008	222
2009	242
2010	251
2011	244
2012	294
2013	331
2014	337
2015	340
2016	391
2017	409
2018	411
2019	435
2020	387
2021	394
2022	445
2023	431
2024	492