Alden
Alden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Old friend or wise protector.
Origin and history
Alden originates from Old English surname roots meaning old friend. Historically used in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years as a classic yet underused choice.
Popularity in the United States
18,221 babies in the United States have been named Alden since 1880. It ranks #868 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #610.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- MA (7.4 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 77 |
| 1890-1900 | 94 |
| 1900-1910 | 159 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,187 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,748 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,290 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,049 |
| 1950-1960 | 939 |
| 1960-1970 | 720 |
| 1970-1980 | 497 |
| 1980-1990 | 800 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,310 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,277 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,444 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,630 |
Famous people named Alden
- Alden Ehrenreich: Actor
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English elements 'eald' (old) and 'wine' (friend).
- John Alden was a famous crew member and passenger on the 1620 Mayflower voyage.