Alder

Alder is a English boy's name. Named after the tree, from Old English. Combines nature imagery with a strong, distinctive sound.

How popular is Alder in the United States?

In 2024, 129 boys in the United States were named Alder, making it the 1,421st most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 2,663rd a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Alder go back to 1903, and 1,291 babies have been given the name since.

What Alder means and where it comes from

Named after the tree, from Old English. Combines nature imagery with a strong, distinctive sound. English name for a type of tree.

Alder is of English origin, described as nature in style.

Is Alder a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 129 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Alder

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alder mean?

Named after the tree, from Old English. Combines nature imagery with a strong, distinctive sound.

Where does the name Alder come from?

Alder is of English origin, and is usually described as nature in style.

How popular is Alder in the United States?

In 2024, 129 boys in the United States were named Alder, making it the 1,421st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Alder a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 129 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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