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Elden
OriginEnglish
Meaning"Ella's hill; old friend"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#3264
2025 SSA
About Elden
A name with old-fashioned charm, akin to Elton, Elwin, and Elwood, Elden is a variation of two Old English names, Eldon or Alden. Meaning "Ella's hill" or "old friend", it combines strength and cosiness, but the connection to the fantasy roleplay game, Elden Ring adds an element of adventure and mystique.
Familiar in the early half of the 20th century (though never so popular as Alden or Eldon), a recent year saw Elden give to 42 boys).
Elden is also given to girls.
Pronounced EL-dun.
As of October 2026, Elden ranked #4394 in US births in 1935 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,394
Boys #3,264
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,106 | 36 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,040 | 38 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,697 | 45 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,854 | 42 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,681 | 46 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,513 | 32 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,090 | 37 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #2,989 | 41 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,928 | 43 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,362 | 35 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,954 | 42 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,264 | 36 |
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