Arden

Arden: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Arden

  • A male given name.
  • A female given name.

Etymology

Derived from the Brythonic ardu meaning "high"

How popular is Arden?

#975girls, 2025
486U.S. babies in 2025
#466peak rank (1934)
16,085babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,518 girls and 8,567 boys in the U.S. have been named Arden (47% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #738 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #466 in 1934. In 2025, 486 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Arden FAQ

What does the name Arden mean?

A male given name. A female given name. Derived from the Brythonic ardu meaning "high"

How popular is the name Arden?

Since 1880, 7,518 girls and 8,567 boys in the U.S. have been named Arden (47% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #738 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #466 in 1934. In 2025, 486 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Arden a boy or girl name?

Arden is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,518 girls and 8,567 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.