Marden Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-den / /ˈmɑːr.dən/English; Old English
Meaning
From the marsh valley; (Old English: 'mere' meaning 'lake' and 'denu' meaning 'valley')
Historical & Cultural Background
Marden is a name of English origin, derived from geographical locations in England. It is often associated with places named Marden, which can be found in Kent and Herefordshire. The name reflects the Old English roots that describe natural landscapes, particularly marshy areas. It has been used as a surname and later adapted as a given name.
Trend Summary
Marden is not widely popular in the United States and has seen limited use as a given name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mardenne
International Variants
—
Famous people named Marden
—
Fictional characters named Marden
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marden was first seen in the United States in 1912. Marden has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Marden has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marden
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |