FIRST NAME
Alden
Alden is the 927th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 12,297 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 887 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #927 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
14,923
living · #889
2020 CENSUS
12,297
living · #927
BABIES NAMED ALDEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025479
As a male name, Alden peaked in 2024, when 494 babies were named Alden (the #576 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8,255 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
887
living · #8,255
BABIES NAMED ALDEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1924–2025
202519
As a female name, Alden peaked in 2004, when 41 babies were named Alden (the #3566 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)