Calden
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Calden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 97 babies have been named Calden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calden is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,111 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,111
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"earth (as short form of Adam)"
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"ruler of the people"
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#14,996 in US
Germanic origin
"work-power, home-ruler"
#15,181 in US
Old English origin
"Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn"
#15,100 in US
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"Leaseholder; tenant farmer"
#15,007 in US
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About the Name Calden
Calden is a boy name .
Calden is currently ranked #15,111 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calden include Cal, Cald, Caldy, Caldie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calden include Calder . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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