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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aulden — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aulani|Aulelei
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Aulden

AWL-den · 2 syllables

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Boy
#9976
↑↑ Surging
#9976
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#8816 in 2020
5yr change
+978 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9976 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Aulden

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9976

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+978 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
21 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishBoy2-syllableVintageStrongEarthyOld English RootRareRising Trend
Character
ancient wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Aulden is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9976 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +978 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9976 · very rare
Aulden at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'ald' meaning old or ancient, with Scottish diminutive suffix. Associated with wisdom and enduring strength.
Language root:Old English · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#8816 in 2020
5yr change:+978 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Alden◈Auden◈Holden◈WaldenArden◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Stellan◈Beckett◈LeifCaspian◈Soren◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aulden
Hazel◈IvyWren◈Beckett◈Stellan◈Finley◈Rowan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aulden · Overview
Summary

Aulden is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9976 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aulden scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 978 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Vintage · Earthy character
Aulden carries a grounded, bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Aulden is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
aulden.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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