Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Aldan

Name: Popularity of the name Aldan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aldan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,599

Peak Rank

#5,005 (2004)

Total Babies

194

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2020

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5005

Peak Rank

194

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aldan

Aldan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 16 Aldans were born — ranking #5,005 that year. As of 2026, Aldan ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 194 Aldans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Aldan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aldan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aldan

What does the name Aldan mean?

Aldan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aldan in 2026?

In 2026, Aldan ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Aldan most popular?

Aldan reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #5,005 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Aldan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aldan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aldan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aldan include Lydia, Kiron, Josten. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aldan

Aldan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 194 births in the dataset. Aldan's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #5,005. Use the chart and map above to compare Aldan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.