Holding steady.
Popularity of Aldena since 1913
Babies named Aldena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aldena is a rare feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913. Its peak year was 1916, though even then it was too infrequent to rank among the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable but very low, with no notable resurgence. It may be a feminization of Alden or a variant of Alena, reflecting the turn-of-the-century fashion for soft, feminine endings. While not widely used, Aldena has a vintage charm rooted in early 20th-century America.
Aldena is likely a feminization of Alden, which derives from the Old English elements 'ald' (old) and 'wine' (friend), meaning 'old friend'. It may also be a variant of Alena (a form of Helen or Magdalene) or Aldina (a diminutive of Alda). The name appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, with its peak in 1916, but never gained widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Denny, Addie
Sibling names for Aldena
Names that share Aldena's style, for a brother or sister.
