How Many People Are Named Waldon?

Complete statistics for the name Waldon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Waldon
Rare
Old English

Waldon, a very rare male name, is held by just 181 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,821,818 Americans. That's pretty exclusive! With most Waldons over 60, it's clear this name's popularity peaked way back in 1922.

~3,912
Living in US
1 in 84,726
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Old English
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

812
Worldwide Bearers
#286,863
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
607
🇯🇲 Jamaica
48
🇧🇷 Brazil
32
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇵🇭 Philippines
23
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇲🇼 Malawi
9
🇵🇪 Peru
6
🇬🇧 Wales
5
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
181 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
12
Would be under 30 (2%)
24
Would be 30–60 (3%)
657
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 693 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
81

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Waldon Through the Generations

Waldon has been a steady presence through the generations, though its usage has remained modest. Born in 1922, the peak year saw 30 births, but today, only 181 people carry this name across the country. The majority, 95%, are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This classic name, while not fading, also isn't gaining much traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 5

✨ Similar Names to Waldon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Waldon's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Waldon

How Many People Have the Name Waldon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,912 people in the United States currently share the name Waldon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 84,726 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Waldon a Common or Rare Name?

Waldon 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 Waldon Mean?

Waldon means "Derived from Old English" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Waldon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Waldon Most Popular?

The name Waldon reached peak popularity in 1922, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Waldon?

Approximately 3,912 people named Waldon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,912. That works out to roughly 1 in 84,726 Americans.

Is Waldon a rare name?

Waldon is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 84,726 Americans has this name.

What does the name Waldon mean?

Waldon means "Derived from Old English" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Waldon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Waldon are male and 0% are female.

When was Waldon most popular?

Waldon peaked in 1922 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,912
All-Time Births3,912
1 in X1 in 84,726
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1922
World Rank#286,863
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.