Royden
Royden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the rye hill or red hill.
Origin and history
Royden is an English surname turned given name derived from Old English placenames meaning rye hill. Historically used as a masculine first name in the United States, it has remained relatively rare throughout the last century. Today it offers a classic, rustic feel similar to other nature and habitational English names.
Popularity in the United States
879 babies in the United States have been named Royden since 1880. It ranks #3799 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- PA (63 %)
- HI (37 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 110 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 112 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 88 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 35 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Royden
- Royden Harrison: Historian, Author
Nicknames
Roy
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone who lived near a hill where rye was grown, derived from Old English 'ryge' (rye) and 'dūn' (hill).
- Like many traditional Anglo-Saxon names, Royden transitioned from a English family name into a distinctive given name.