Elden Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elden means 'aged friend' or 'wise protector'.
Meaning of the Name Elden
Elden is a masculine given name of Old English origin. It is derived from the elements 'eald', meaning 'old' or 'aged', and 'win', meaning 'friend' or 'protector'. The name signifies a wise and trusted friend or guardian. Elden is associated with strength, wisdom, and reliability.
Popularity of the Name Elden
The popularity for the name Elden peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 141 births, which ranked number 1,134 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Elden had the most female births in 1926 with 6, which ranked number 4,306 out of 5,622 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1922 with 141, which ranked number 520 out of 4,967 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elden has increased sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 43 births, an increase of 34.38%. Among males, Elden has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 43 births, an increase of 34.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elden
- 20 Year Trend of Elden: 230.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Elden: 34.38%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elden: 34.38%
Popularity of Elden by State
For males, Elden was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elden. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elden
- Total Births of Elden: 44 (3.00%)
- Male Births of Elden: 44 (3.00%)
Given the upward trend of Elden over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.00% increase in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. Male births for Elden have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 44 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.00%.