NAME PROFILE
Alden
Alden is an Old English name meaning 'old friend' or 'wise protector.' It carries a sense of loyalty, wisdom, and strength, suggesting someone who is dependable and nurturing, often providing guidance and support to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 19,173 |
| Gender | Male (60% / 40%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 25%NY — 22%MA — 20%MI — 18%TX — 15%
Notable People
Alden Ehrenreich (Actor, *Solo: A Star Wars Story*) · Alden Richards (Filipino Actor and Model) · Alden Nowlan (Canadian Poet and Playwright) · Alden Partridge (American Educator and Military Officer) · Alden B. Dow (American Architect)
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