Aldon
Every Aldon since 1908 — 1,618 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aldon
Aldon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,160 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 1,618 American babies have been named Aldon. Its peak came in 1929, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Aldon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aldon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,160 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,070 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,235 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,640 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,349 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,636 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,415 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,326 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,116 |
| 2016 | 26 | #3,994 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,722 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,620 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,500 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,040 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,592 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,491 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,819 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,546 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,912 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,531 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,652 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,014 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,567 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,481 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,549 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,851 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,820 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,000 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,402 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,146 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,322 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,285 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,620 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,315 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,765 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,020 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,927 |
| 1940 | 13 | #1,984 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,031 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,822 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,534 |
| 1920 | 27 | #1,418 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,186 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aldon in 2025?
Aldon ranked #6,160 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aldon?
1,618 babies have been named Aldon in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aldon most popular?
Aldon peaked in 1929, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Aldon a boy or girl name?
Aldon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aldon rising or falling?
Aldon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.