A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Aldon since 1908
Babies named Aldon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aldon's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 137 |
| 1920s | 235 |
| 1930s | 173 |
| 1940s | 163 |
| 1950s | 128 |
| 1960s | 108 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 199 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Aldon is an uncommon English name that has seen a recent revival. First recorded in U.S. data in 1908, it has remained rare, peaking in that same year. After decades of decline, it began rising again in 1998, reflecting a taste for vintage-sounding names. In 2025, it ranked 6,143, with about 1 in 122,005 boys receiving the name. Its obscurity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive but traditionally rooted choice.
Aldon is likely a variant of Alden, which comes from the Old English 'eald' meaning 'old' and 'denu' meaning 'valley' or 'dun' meaning 'hill'. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century, but remains uncommon. Its rise in recent decades may reflect a broader trend toward vintage-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Don
Sibling names for Aldon
Names that share Aldon's style, for a brother or sister.
