Alden

Pronunciation: [ AHLD-uhn ]

Girl Name #5,243 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alden is a girl name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHLD-uhn.

Parents who love the name Alden often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,243
Total SSA Count: 25

Nicknames

Ald Aly Aldie

Also a Boy Name

Alden is also used as a boy name, ranked #577.

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Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alden

Is Alden a boy or girl name?

Alden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5243. As a boy name, it is ranked #577. Alden is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Alden?

Alden is pronounced AHLD-uhn.

How popular is the name Alden?

Alden is currently ranked #5243 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alden?

Common nicknames for Alden include Ald, Aly, and Aldie.

Is Alden a common or rare name?

Alden is an uncommon name, ranked #5243 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alden

Alden is a girl name .

Is Alden a boy or girl name? Alden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,243 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #577. Alden is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alden is currently ranked #5,243 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alden include Ald, Aly, and Aldie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.