Arden

Arden is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 479 babies in the United States.

Arden at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Arden

Arden belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Arden first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 15,593 babies since 1880, including 479 in 2024.

Arden in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Babies named Arden in 2024
479
Total since 1880
15,593

Arden in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Babies named Arden in 2025
54
Total since 1996
424

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arden mean?

The meaning of Arden is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Arden a boy or girl name?

Arden is a unisex name. In 2024, 479 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arden?

Arden comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arden?

Arden is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 15,593 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].