Auden
a(u)-den
US Popularity:2564
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Old friend; Furious, eager
Auden may have been a common baby boy’s name, but today it stands as a gender-neutral name of British and Norse origin. Derived from the last name Alden, this name can mean “old friend.” It is also closely linked to the Old Norse Óðinn, meaning “furious” or “eager.” Literary enthusiasts may associate the name with renowned British American poet W.H. Auden. Whether you want to call baby after a distinguished writer or you believe they will become a loyal and enthusiastic friend, you won’t go wrong with Auden.
Auden Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Auden is currently #1664 on The Bump
Girl:Auden is currently #924 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Auden is currently #2564 in U.S. births
Boy:Auden is currently #3986 in U.S. births
Girl:Auden is currently #4437 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4434
in 2022
+ 1757
from 2021
Sources
Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 74
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 343
Behind the Name, Alden, June 2019
Behind the Name, Ealdwine, January 2022
Name Doctor, Auden
Name Doctor, Alden
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