Alder
Every Alder since 1903 — 1,431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alder
Alder is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,402 in 2025 with 130 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 1,431 American babies have been named Alder. Its peak came in 2025, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alder stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alder year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,140 | 130 | #1,402 |
| 2024 | — | — | 129 | #1,423 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,291 | 123 | #1,465 |
| 2022 | — | — | 125 | #1,447 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,268 | 115 | #1,529 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,205 | 88 | #1,743 |
| 2019 | — | — | 93 | #1,698 |
| 2018 | — | — | 71 | #2,030 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,734 | 58 | #2,271 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,354 | 75 | #1,938 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,154 |
| 2014 | — | — | 45 | #2,663 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,672 | 27 | #3,756 |
| 2012 | — | — | 34 | #3,234 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,663 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,897 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,432 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,497 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,379 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #6,920 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,650 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,608 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #7,865 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,427 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,023 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,227 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,550 |
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| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,396 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alder in 2025?
Alder ranked #1,402 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 130 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alder?
1,431 babies have been named Alder in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alder most popular?
Alder peaked in 2025, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Alder a boy or girl name?
Alder is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alder rising or falling?
Alder is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.