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Ogden

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Pronounced OG-den /ˈɒɡ.dən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname — the Old English ac + denu, 'the oak valley'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The oak valley: Ogden is English. Crisp, retro, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname — the Old English ac + denu, 'the oak valley'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8759 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 801

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718922024

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

Ogden comes from an English place/surname — the Old English ac + denu, 'the oak valley' (we note the place). A crisp, retro name (said 'OG-den').

In the U.S. it peaked early-century and is now retro. The-oak-valley at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ogden comes from the Old English ac + denu, 'the oak valley' — a crisp, retro place/surname (we note the place; said 'OG-den').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ogden — place/surname

Variations

OgdonOgdenn

Nicknames

Og

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ogden mean?

Ogden is an English place/surname — Old English 'the oak valley'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Ogden?

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

Is Ogden a boy or girl name?

Ogden is a boy's name.

How popular is Ogden?

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

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