Boy · #5,009 in 2026

Aldon

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

Current Rank

#5,009

Peak Rank

#1,217 (1929)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+12%

1908

First Year

2026

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#1217

Peak Rank

Total Count

114

Years Active

The Story of Aldon

Aldon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1908, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 30 Aldons were born — ranking #1,296 that year. As of 2026, Aldon ranks #5,009 for baby boys with 19 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 2K Aldons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Aldon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aldon 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 Aldon

What does the name Aldon mean?

Aldon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aldon in 2026?

In 2026, Aldon ranks #5,009 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Aldon most popular?

Aldon reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #1,217 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aldon most popular?

Aldon has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aldon.

Is Aldon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Aldon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aldon include Demetrio, Emerald, Hercules. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aldon

Aldon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Aldon's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #1,217. Use the chart and map above to compare Aldon'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.