How old is someone named Alden?
The average Alden is 25 years old.
Half of all living Aldens are between 8 and 34.
When was Alden popular?
Alden is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2024.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 159 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,187 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,753 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,296 | 160 |
| 1940s | 1,049 | 440 |
| 1950s | 959 | 630 |
| 1960s | 720 | 580 |
| 1970s | 524 | 470 |
| 1980s | 893 | 840 |
| 1990s | 1,493 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 2,560 | 2,500 |
| 2010s | 3,639 | 3,600 |
| 2020s | 2,770 | 2,800 |
How many Aldens are still alive?
About 13,000 Aldens are alive in the US today. That's 70% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Alden since 1880.
Most Aldens ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Alden?
About two in five living Aldens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Alden an old name?
Not really. Alden is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Alden will be 29 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Alden a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 93% of living Aldens are men, and 7% are women.
The women average 22 and the men 25.
Names the same age as Alden
NAME TWIN
Alden's name twin is Mina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mina's age curve is the closest match to Alden's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Alden
How old is the average Alden?
The average Alden in the US is 25 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Alden?
About 13,000 Aldens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Alden most popular?
In 2024, when about 520 baby boys were named Alden.
Is Alden a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 41% of living Aldens, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this