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Louden

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOW-den /ˈlaʊ.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Loudon/Loudoun — a Scottish surname and place name, variously 'the low valley' and 'Lugh's hill/fort'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The low valley; from Loudoun: Louden spells Loudon — 'the low valley'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA spelling of Loudon/Loudoun — a Scottish surname and place name, variously 'the low valley' and 'Lugh's hill/fort'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7043 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 572

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819862025

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

Louden is a spelling of Loudon/Loudoun — a Scottish surname and place name, variously 'the low valley' and 'Lugh's hill or fort' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (the musician Loudon Wainwright bears it; said 'LOW-den'; nickname Lou).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, the-low-valley at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Loudon comes from a Scottish surname and place name, variously 'the low valley' and 'Lugh's hill/fort' — Louden is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LOW-den').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Loudon — surname/place; routes layered

Variations

LoudonLoudounLowden

Nicknames

Lou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Louden mean?

Louden spells Loudon/Loudoun — Scottish, variously 'the low valley' and 'Lugh's hill'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Louden?

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

Is Louden a boy or girl name?

Louden is a boy's name.

How popular is Louden?

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

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