How old is someone named Arden?
The average Arden is 25 years old.
Half of all living Ardens are between 7 and 31. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Ardens are much younger than 25.
When was Arden popular?
Arden is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 66 | 0 |
| 1910s | 697 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,270 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,700 | 240 |
| 1940s | 1,205 | 530 |
| 1950s | 924 | 640 |
| 1960s | 588 | 490 |
| 1970s | 318 | 290 |
| 1980s | 342 | 330 |
| 1990s | 855 | 840 |
| 2000s | 2,073 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 3,377 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 2,614 | 2,600 |
How many Ardens are still alive?
About 11,000 Ardens are alive in the US today. That's 71% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Arden since 1881.
Most Ardens ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Arden?
About half of living Ardens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Arden an old name?
Not really. Arden is younger than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Arden will be 27 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Arden a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Ardens are women and 40% are men.
The women average 20 and the men 33. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 68% of babies named Arden have been girls.
Names the same age as Arden
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Arden's name twin is Fletcher. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Fletcher's age curve is the closest match to Arden's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Arden
How old is the average Arden?
The average Arden in the US is 25 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Arden?
About 11,000 Ardens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Arden most popular?
In 2025, when about 490 baby girls were named Arden.
Is Arden a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 45% of living Ardens, but the name spans several generations.
Is Arden a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Ardens are women and 40% are men. The women average 20 and the men 33. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 68% of babies named Arden have been girls.
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