Will my child share the name Auden with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Auden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Auden in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Auden becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Auden has been fairly steady, ranked #1,897 in 2025 against #1,935 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,272 in 2023.

Is Auden a good choice for a distinctive name?

Auden is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Auden?

Notable people named Auden include: W. H. Auden and Auden Tate.

Is Auden a popular baby name in the United States?

Auden does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Auden is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Auden in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Auden

Auden is steadily gaining in popularity, up 76 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #1272 in 2023, and it currently sits at #1859. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Auden is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Auden in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Auden

W. H. Auden — Wystan Hugh Auden was a British-American poet.
John Bicknell Auden — John Bicknell Auden was an English geologist and explorer, older brother of the poet W.
Auden Tate — Auden Heanon Tate is an American professional football wide receiver.

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