Elden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elden is an Old English name that means 'old' or 'ancient'. It has evolved through various forms including Aldin and Eldin. The name suggests traits of wisdom and maturity. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century.
The name Elden is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elden has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Elden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 586th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 653rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1062nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1934th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3718th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4129th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3041st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Elden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elden"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛldən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Elden is derived from the Old English elements 'æld', meaning 'old' or 'ancient', and 'en', a common suffix in English names.
Meaning
Old; ancient
Language Evolution
Aldin, Eldin, Elden
Historical Usage
Elden gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Eldin, Alden
Modern Popularity & Image
Elden is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with wisdom and maturity.
Famous People
Elden Henson, Elden Ring (as a cultural reference)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elden"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elden"
"Elden" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 586th of 7545 | 1,834 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 653rd of 6773 | 1,641 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1062nd of 7552 | 949 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1934th of 10718 | 362 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3718th of 16616 | 224 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4129th of 24088 | 343 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3041st of 23106 | 468 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Elden" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
25.71% 364th/1416 |
63.23% 872nd/1379 |
53.25% 1260th/2366 |
31.79% 363rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
27.75% 429th/1546 |
51.16% 796th/1556 |
56.18% 1322nd/2353 |
31.22% 483rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
45.44% 1012th/2227 |
- |
65.30% 1863rd/2853 |
36.72% 1019th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- |
47.82% 1934th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
46.27% 3453rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.30% 2761st/3984 |
- |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
43.75% 2746th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Elden" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elden"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elden" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.