Holding steady.
Popularity of Aldine since 1891
Babies named Aldine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aldine's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 15 | 0 |
| 1900s | 43 | 0 |
| 1910s | 211 | 35 |
| 1920s | 283 | 69 |
| 1930s | 139 | 34 |
| 1940s | 78 | 10 |
| 1950s | 24 | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aldine is a rare vintage name that saw its highest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in 1911. It has a distinctly old-fashioned charm, typical of names from the 1910s. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low usage, and it has not appeared in recent rankings. It is primarily a girl's name and has no strong ties to a specific cultural or linguistic origin, making it a modern coinage likely inspired by the Aldine Press or similar names. Its obscurity today gives it a unique appeal for parents seeking an uncommon choice with a historical resonance.
Aldine appears to be a modern coinage, possibly derived from the Italian surname Aldini (associated with the Aldine Press) or formed as a feminine variant of Aldo. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Ally, Dina
Sibling names for Aldine
Names that share Aldine's style, for a brother or sister.
