Arden
Arden is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley of the eagle or high land.
Origin and history
Arden is an English name primarily derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the eagle' or Celtic roots implying 'high'. It gained popularity through literary associations, notably Shakespeare's Forest of Arden in 'As You Like It'. In the United States, it is a unisex name that has seen steady usage for girls in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,518 babies in the United States have been named Arden since 1880. It ranks #1932 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #981.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
- FL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 111 |
| 1930-1940 | 434 |
| 1940-1950 | 224 |
| 1950-1960 | 236 |
| 1960-1970 | 186 |
| 1970-1980 | 94 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 634 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,535 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,435 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,447 |
Famous people named Arden
- Arden Cho: Actress, Singer
- Arden Myrin: Actress, Comedian
Fun facts
- The Forest of Arden is the main setting for William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy 'As You Like It'.
- It originates from the ancient Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, England.