Declining since 2019, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Ogden since 1892
Babies named Ogden per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ogden's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 138 |
| 1920s | 158 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Ogden is a rare masculine name of English origin, drawn from a surname meaning 'oak valley.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1892 and peaked in popularity in 1907. After a period of decline, its usage has been falling since 2019, placing it well outside the top 1,000. With an estimated 1 in 189,786 male births receiving the name in 2025, Ogden remains a distinctive and uncommon choice. Its surname-style feel and nature-rooted meaning give it a quiet, traditional appeal without any recent revival patterns.
Ogden is an English surname transferred to given name use, derived from a place name meaning 'oak valley' (Old English 'āc' oak + 'denu' valley). The name originated as a locational surname for those living near such a valley. It has been in occasional use as a first name since the late 19th century, remaining relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Og, Denny
Sibling names for Ogden
Names that share Ogden's style, for a brother or sister.
