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Alden

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Pronounced AWL-dən /ˈɔl.dən/High

Meaning: From Old English Ealdwine, 'old friend; wise protector/friend'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: An old, wise friend: Alden is the English 'old friend'. Crisp and vintage; mostly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom Old English Ealdwine, 'old friend; wise protector/friend'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5139 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 933

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419242024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alden comes from Old English Ealdwine, 'old friend; wise protector/friend' (eald, 'old', plus wine, 'friend'). A crisp, vintage surname-name (Pilgrim John Alden); predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, old-wise-friend at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alden means 'old friend; wise protector' (Old English Ealdwine) — a crisp surname-name (Mayflower pilgrim John Alden); predominantly a boys' name.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Alden — root etymology

Variations

AldinAldan

Nicknames

Al

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alden mean?

Alden is Old English for 'old friend; wise protector'.

How do you pronounce Alden?

It's said AWL-dən /ˈɔl.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alden a boy or girl name?

Alden is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Alden?

Alden is rare for girls in the U.S.

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