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Ogden
Pronounced OG-den /ˈɒɡ.dən/High
Meaning: From an English place/surname — the Old English ac + denu, 'the oak valley'; we note the placeLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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.
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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.













