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How Many People Are Named Alden?
Estimated people named Alden living in the U.S. today
13,270
Gender distribution
93% male · 7% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 18,672
- Peak year: 2024 (517 births)
- Estimated living today: 13,270
Alden by age group — who carries the name today?
Alden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Alden
Alden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 18,672 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 13,270 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 25,757 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Aldens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Alden in the US?
An estimated 13,270 people named Alden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Alden rare — about 1 in 25,757 Americans.
Is Alden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Alden is 93% male and 7% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Alden most popular?
Alden peaked in 2024, when 517 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Alden?
Alden ranks #2,008 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).