Boy · #6,523 in 2026

Borden

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

Current Rank

#6,523

Peak Rank

#2,041 (1942)

Total Babies

215

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1985

Last Year

1942

Peak Year

#2041

Peak Rank

215

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Borden

Borden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 13 Bordens were born — ranking #2,041 that year. As of 2026, Borden ranks #6,523 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 215 Bordens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Borden

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

Bordon
Barden
Bordin
Boredom
Bordem
Bourdon
Bearden
Borton
Bardin
Boarding
Barton
Bardon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Borden

What does the name Borden mean?

Borden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Borden in 2026?

In 2026, Borden ranks #6,523 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Borden most popular?

Borden reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #2,041 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Borden a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Borden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Borden include Champion, Duglas, Vere. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Borden

Borden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 215 births in the dataset. Borden's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #2,041. Use the chart and map above to compare Borden'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.