Holding steady.
Popularity of Adden since 2004
Babies named Adden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adden is a modern given name that entered U.S. baby name records in 2004. Its sudden appearance and similarity to other -den names suggest it belongs to the creative naming trend of the 2000s. The name reached its peak in 2008 and has maintained a stable but very low usage since then, never breaking into the top 1,000. Its exact origins are unclear; it may be a variant of the surname Adden or a purely invented coinage. Adden remains a rare choice, appealing to parents who want a distinctive and contemporary sound.
Adden first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a given name derived from the English surname Adden, which itself is a variant of the name Adam. Alternatively, it could be a blend of popular sounds from names like Aiden and Jaden, following the trend of -den ending names. Its brief history shows a peak in 2008 and a stable but rare usage since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy
Sibling names for Adden
Names that share Adden's style, for a brother or sister.
