Alden: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AHL-duhn · 2 syllables
Alden means “old; friend”, from English.
From Old English Ealdwine, from eald (“old”) + wine (“friend”); equivalent to Alwin. In some cases a variant of Haldane.
- Meaning
- old; friend
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AHL-duhn
- US rank (2025)
- #598
- US babies a year
- about 472 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Alden?
Alden was the #598 name in the US in 2025, given to 498 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Alden?
Half of US adults named Alden are older than 35; most are between 19 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Alden
What does the name Alden mean?
Alden means “old; friend”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Alden?
Alden is pronounced AHL-duhn.
How popular is the name Alden?
Alden was the #598 name in the US in 2025, given to 498 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Alden?
Half of US adults named Alden are older than 35. Most are between 19 and 83.