Alder Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
From the alder tree
Meaning of the Name Alder
Alder is a name of English origin that means 'from the alder tree'. It is derived from the Old English word 'alor' or 'alre', which refers to the alder tree. The alder tree is known for its association with water and is often found growing along riverbanks and in wetlands. The name Alder can also be a surname.
Popularity of the Name Alder
The popularity for the name Alder peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 123 births, which ranked number 3,142 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Alder had the most female births in 2017 with 9, which ranked number 10,679 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 123, which ranked number 1,457 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alder has increased sharply over the last ten years from 34 births to 123 births, an increase of 261.76%. Among males, Alder has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 34 births to 123 births, an increase of 261.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alder
- 20 Year Trend of Alder: 1950.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Alder: 261.76%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alder: 261.76%
Popularity of Alder by State
For males, Alder was most popular in Western states with 42 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in WA, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alder. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | 1281 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 16 | 446 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alder
- Total Births of Alder: 140 (13.72%)
- Male Births of Alder: 140 (13.72%)
Given the upward trend of Alder over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.72% increase in total births, for a total of 140 births in 2024. Male births for Alder have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 140 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.72%.