Alder
Alder is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Alder tree, referring to the birch-family tree known for growing near water.
Origin and history
Alder is a nature-inspired English name derived from the alder tree. Historically used as a topographic surname, it has transitioned into modern use as a given name. In recent years, its popularity has risen significantly alongside other botanical and eco-friendly names.
Popularity in the United States
1,363 babies in the United States have been named Alder since 1880. It ranks #3349 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1261.
States where it is most popular
- WA (27.1 %)
- OR (24.7 %)
- CA (22.9 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- CO (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 132 |
| 2010-2019 | 485 |
| 2020-2029 | 710 |
Fun facts
- The name refers to a genus of trees in the birch family known historically for timber that resists decay in water.
- More than half of all U.S. male births recorded with the given name Alder since 1880 occurred after 2020.