Alden
Meaning: Old friend or wise old friend
Origin: Old English
Gender: Boy
Rank in United Kingdom: #2412
Total births: 205
History: Alden is a name that speaks to the heart of British identity. The name carries the gentle rhythm of village cricket on a warm afternoon. The name carries forward a legacy treasured by generation after generation.
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Every number here comes directly from the United Kingdom’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #2263 |
| Babies named Alden in 2024 | 10 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 205 |
| Peak year | 2022 (24 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1143 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 159 spots |
Frequently asked about Alden
What does the name Alden mean?
Alden means “Old friend or wise old friend” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Alden?
Alden has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Old friend or wise old friend”.
How popular is Alden in the United Kingdom?
Alden ranked #2263 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Alden most popular?
Alden peaked in 2022 with 24 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Alden a boy or girl name?
Alden is predominantly a boys' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Aldens in registered births are male.
Is the name Alden rising or falling in popularity?
Alden has fallen 159 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #2104 in 2019 to #2263 in 2024.
How long has Alden been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Alden appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 23 years — from 1996 through 2024.