Declining since 2015, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Aldous since 1969
Babies named Aldous per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aldous's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Aldous is a rare English name with an air of literary sophistication, largely due to author Aldous Huxley (Brave New World). First recorded in U.S. data in 1969, it has never been common, reaching its peak rank of 8,243 in 2022, with about 1 in every 189,786 boys receiving the name that year. Its trajectory has been falling since 2015, indicating only sporadic use. The name's medieval roots are somewhat obscure, but its distinctive sound and Huxleyan association give it a unique appeal. It has not appeared in any top state rankings, underscoring its rarity across the country.
Aldous is a medieval English name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Old English elements eald 'old' and os 'god', or from the Germanic name Aldo (a short form of names beginning with ald- 'old'). It was revived in the 20th century, partly due to the fame of writer Aldous Huxley.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Sibling names for Aldous
Names that share Aldous's style, for a brother or sister.
