Holding steady.
Popularity of Aldene since 1912
Babies named Aldene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aldene's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 126 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aldene is a rare American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1912, with its highest usage during the 1930s, peaking in 1933. Though it never reached the top 1000, the name saw steady but sparse use in that decade before gradually fading. The name likely arose from the fashionable '-ene' suffix seen in names like Arlene and Darlene, combined with the common 'Al-' prefix. Since the 1930s, Aldene has held a stable but extremely low profile, with no recorded births in recent years. Its lack of strong ties to a particular state or region suggests it was scattered across the country. As a modern invention, Aldene has no deep historical or cultural roots, but carries a vintage charm reminiscent of mid-century naming trends.
Aldene is likely a 20th-century invented name, formed by combining the popular prefix 'Al-' (found in names like Alta, Alda, or Althea) with the suffix '-dene' (suggesting 'valley' from Old English denu). Alternatively, it may be a feminine elaboration of Alden, an English surname derived from Old English eald 'old' and wine 'friend'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, saw modest use during the 1930s, and has since remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aldie, Denny
Variants: Aldina
Sibling names for Aldene
Names that share Aldene's style, for a brother or sister.
