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Calden

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAWL-den /ˈkɔl.dən/High

Meaning: From the Old English, variously 'the cold valley' (cald, 'cold', + denu, 'valley') and 'the calf hill'; a surname/place-name; also a modern Cal- + -den coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the cold/calf valley: Calden is English. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KAWL-den'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English, variously 'the cold valley' (cald, 'cold', + denu, 'valley') and 'the calf hill'; a surname/place-name; also a modern Cal- + -den coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10031 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719882024

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

Calden comes from the Old English, variously 'the cold valley' (cald, 'cold', + denu, 'valley') and 'the calf hill'; a surname/place-name; also a modern Cal- + -den coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAWL-den').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, from-the-cold-valley at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Calden is variously 'the cold valley' or 'the calf hill' in Old English — also a modern Cal- + -den coinage — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAWL-den').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Calden — English; routes layered

Variations

CaldonKaldenCaldan

Nicknames

Cal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calden mean?

Calden is variously 'the cold valley' or 'the calf hill' in Old English; also a modern coinage. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Calden?

It's said KAWL-den /ˈkɔl.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calden a boy or girl name?

Calden is a boy's name.

How popular is Calden?

Calden is a very rare name in the U.S.

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