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How Many People Are Named Arden?
Estimated people named Arden living in the U.S. today
11,050
Gender distribution
41% male · 59% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 15,593
- Peak year: 2024 (479 births)
- Estimated living today: 11,050
Arden by age group — who carries the name today?
Arden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Arden
Arden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 15,593 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 11,050 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 30,932 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ardens 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 Arden in the US?
An estimated 11,050 people named Arden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Arden rare — about 1 in 30,932 Americans.
Is Arden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Arden is 41% male and 59% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Arden most popular?
Arden peaked in 2024, when 479 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Arden?
Arden ranks #2,272 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 53 out of 100 (higher means rarer).