Ogden
Ogden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the oak valley.
Origin and history
Ogden is a masculine name derived from an English surname meaning 'from the oak valley'. Historically used as both a surname and a given name, it remains rare in the United States. It carries a classic, vintage feel with natural and literary associations.
Popularity in the United States
810 babies in the United States have been named Ogden since 1880. It ranks #3866 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (54.5 %)
- LA (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 138 |
| 1920-1930 | 158 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Famous people named Ogden
- Ogden Nash: Poet, Humorist
- Ogden Mills: Financier, Philanthropist
Fun facts
- American poet Ogden Nash helped popularize the name through his famous light verse.
- Originally derived from Old English words 'ac' (oak) and 'denu' (valley).