Walden
Meaningvalley of the Britons · English
- US rank
- #3,181
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,373 in 1908
37 babies were named Walden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 422 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Walden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 46,083 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Walden, 37 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Walden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWalden first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1908, when it reached #1,373.
- Then vs nowWalden is 6.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 46,083.
- TrendWalden has slipped 422 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,181. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Walden means “valley of the Britons”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Walden
Walden is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “valley of the Britons”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Walden for boys from 1908 to 2025, in 101 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1908, when it ranked #1,373 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,181, with 37 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 | 61,728 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 74,906 boys |
| 1920s | 17 | 60,168 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 78,003 boys |
| 1940s | 8.0 | 125,471 boys |
| 1950s | 5.6 | 178,253 boys |
| 1960s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1970s | 3.3 | 299,401 boys |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 440,529 boys |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 2000s | 4.1 | 242,131 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,362 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 42,918 boys |
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Walden
What does the name Walden mean?
Walden means “valley of the Britons” in English.
What is the origin of the name Walden?
Walden has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Walden a boy or girl name?
Walden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Walden?
Walden ranked #3,181 for US boys in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 1908 (#1,373).