Boy
Alden
Alden means "Old friend or wise protector", according to etymological references. It shows no signs of slowing down, reaching new highs in the 2010s. In the current registry, it is uncommon enough to feel personal. In total, about 15,340 American babies have carried this name since 1900.
Old EnglishOld English
Etymology"Old friend" or "wise protector"
Births by decade
1900s
159
1910s
1,187
1920s
1,753
1930s
1,296
1940s
1,049
1950s
959
1960s
720
1970s
525
1980s
891
1990s
1,493
2000s
2,560
2010s
2,748
Peaked in the 2010s · 15,340 total U.S. births since 1900