Alden is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alden in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
US Rank #576
About the Name Alden
Alden has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 629 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1143 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Alden is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #576, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alden
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Alden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alden has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 629 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1143 in 2022. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Alden is more popular in the US (#576) than in the UK (#2264). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Alden include: Rick Alden — Richard P.; Chris Alden — Christopher J..
Alden ranks #576 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
10
UK babies named Alden (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 629 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alden
Likely around 1 other Alden in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Richard P. Alden is an American entrepreneur and the founder and former CEO of Skullcandy, Inc., Device Step-In Snowboard Bindings, Stance Socks, and co-founder of Plus550 LLC.
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