Girl · #4,349 in 2026

Waldene

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

Current Rank

#4,349

Peak Rank

#3,666 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1940

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#3666

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waldene

American parents first put Waldene on the record books as a baby girl name in 1921, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 8 Waldenes were born — ranking #3,666 that year. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 73% of all recorded Waldenes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1940 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 37 Waldenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Waldene

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

Walden
Waldon
Walton
Weldon
Wilden
Weldin
Waldie
Walding
Wheeldon
Welden
Wildon
Wealden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waldene

What does the name Waldene mean?

Waldene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waldene in 2026?

In 2026, Waldene ranks #4,349 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Waldene most popular?

Waldene reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,666 that year with 8 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Waldene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waldene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waldene include Lolla, Parrie, Octava. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waldene

Waldene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Waldene's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,666. Use the chart and map above to compare Waldene'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.