Elden

Elden is a boy's 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 42 boys in the United States.

Elden at a glance

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

About the name Elden

Elden 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, Elden first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #496 in 1934, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 5,885 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elden in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#496 in 1934
Peak year
1922
Babies named Elden in 2024
42
Total since 1880
5,885

Elden in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#2172 in 2017
Babies named Elden in 2025
6
Total since 1996
92

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elden mean?

The meaning of Elden 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 Elden a boy or girl name?

Elden is a boy name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elden?

Elden comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elden?

Elden first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #496 in 1934, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].