Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Halden since 1920
Babies named Halden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Halden is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1920 but never widely adopted. Its peak year came in 2016, though even then it remained uncommon. The trajectory of its usage has been stable over recent decades, showing neither sharp rise nor decline. While it has no strong association with any particular state, its sound fits the modern preference for surname-style first names with a rugged, nature-inspired feel.
Halden is a surname turned given name of English origin. It derives from the Old English elements 'heall' (hall) or 'halh' (nook, rocky hollow) and 'denu' (valley). As a place name, it appears in several English locations, and its use as a first name likely grew from the Victorian fashion for surname-names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hal
Sibling names for Halden
Names that share Halden's style, for a brother or sister.
