Boy · #5,003 in 2026

Olden

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

Current Rank

#5,003

Peak Rank

#1,596 (1918)

Total Babies

514

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1885

First Year

1982

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#1596

Peak Rank

514

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Olden

Olden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1885, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 22 Oldens were born — ranking #1,596 that year. As of 2026, Olden ranks #5,003 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 514 Oldens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Olden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Olden 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 Olden

What does the name Olden mean?

Olden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1885. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Olden in 2026?

In 2026, Olden ranks #5,003 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Olden most popular?

Olden reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,596 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Olden a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Olden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Olden include Albertus, Aubra, Donat. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Olden

Olden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 514 births in the dataset. Olden's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,596. Use the chart and map above to compare Olden'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.