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Alden

male

Meaning

"Old Friend"

Alden is from Old English elements often interpreted as old friend, appearing historically as both surname and given name.

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Popularity History of Alden

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#576Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#576

Alden was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+63

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Alden Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alden.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alden

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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