boy's name
Olden
OHL-den (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 514
Olden is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Olden Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 92 |
| 1920s | 132 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
How Popular Is Olden?
In 1982, Olden was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Olden
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Olden Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Olden over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Olden
- English OHL-den
Sibling Names for Olden
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olden — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olden
How popular is the name Olden?
In 1982, Olden was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Olden a girl's or a boy's name?
Olden is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Olden?
Olden has 2 syllables.
When was Olden most popular?
Olden peaked in 1918, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.