Elden
Boy nameElden has been given to 5,932 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1922.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,932
Peak year
1922 (141 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1884
10-year trend
▼ -5%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Elden's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #986 |
| 1925 | #529 |
| 1950 | #992 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Elden — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elden.
FAQ
How popular is the name Elden?
Elden has been given to 5,932 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Elden peak?
Elden peaked in 1922, when 141 babies were given the name.
Is Elden a girl or boy name?
Elden is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Elden are boys).
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