Alden
Alden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alden
Root meaning: “old”
- A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English Ealdwine, from eald (“old”) + wine (“friend”); equivalent to Alwin. In some cases a variant of Haldane.
How popular is Alden?
Since 1880, 952 girls and 18,221 boys in the U.S. have been named Alden (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3566 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #426 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #598 for boys, with 498 babies given the name.
Names similar to Alden
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Alden
Sister and brother names that share Alden's Old English transferred back from the su roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Alden FAQ
What does the name Alden mean?
Alden traces back to a root meaning "old". A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname. From Old English Ealdwine, from eald (“old”) + wine (“friend”); equivalent to Alwin. In some cases a variant of Haldane.
What is the origin of the name Alden?
Alden is listed as a name of Old English transferred back from the su origin.
How popular is the name Alden?
Since 1880, 952 girls and 18,221 boys in the U.S. have been named Alden (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3566 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #426 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #598 for boys, with 498 babies given the name.
Is Alden a boy or girl name?
Alden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 952 girls and 18,221 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.