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Summary

The name Alden originates from Old English, meaning 'old friend'. It evolved through various historical forms including Aldin, and has been in use since the 19th century. The name carries connotations of wisdom and companionship, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Alden is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alden has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 453rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 529th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 775th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1104th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1023rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 832nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 659th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9243rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6109th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4975th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5978th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.