How Many People Are Named Alden?
Complete statistics for the name Alden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Alden means 'old estate' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 25,187 Americans bearing this name. There are around 13,102 people named Alden living today, and it's trending upwards, peaking in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 18,663 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Alden Through the Generations
Alden stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations, with nearly half of its bearers under 30 years old. The name reached its peak in 2024 with 517 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity. With an average age of 47, Alden shows a clear generational shift, as 9,019 of those named are under 30, while 2,612 are between 30 and 60, and 7,032 are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Alden's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Alden
How Many People Have the Name Alden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,304 people in the United States currently share the name Alden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,490 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Alden a Common or Rare Name?
Alden is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Alden Mean?
Alden means "old estate" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Alden in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Alden Most Popular?
The name Alden reached peak popularity in 2024, with 517 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Alden?
Approximately 5,304 people named Alden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,304. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,490 Americans.
Is Alden a rare name?
Alden is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,490 Americans has this name.
What does the name Alden mean?
Alden means "old estate" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Alden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Alden are male and 7% are female.
When was Alden most popular?
Alden peaked in 2024 with 517 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.