Louden: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	17	2	–	#4,799
1990s	57	6	+235%	#5,071
2000s	232	23	+307%	#3,537
2010s	196	20	-16%	#3,856
2020s (to 2025)	70	12	-40%	#5,377

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#4,799

1990s

+235%

#5,071

2000s

232

+307%

#3,537

2010s

196

-16%

#3,856

2020s (to 2025)

-40%

#5,377

The story of Louden

Louden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,043 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1986, 572 American babies have been named Louden. Its peak came in 2008, when 31 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Louden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Louden?

The median living Louden is about 17 years old; half are between 10 and 22. An estimated 600 people named Louden are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Louden year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	12	#7,043
2024	13	#6,684
2023	10	#8,044
2022	6	#11,741
2021	12	#6,946
2020	17	#5,377
2019	13	#6,647
2018	17	#5,450
2017	13	#6,534
2016	22	#4,566
2015	20	#4,827
2014	14	#6,188
2013	22	#4,407
2012	25	#4,086
2011	27	#3,856
2010	23	#4,316
2009	17	#5,460
2008	31	#3,537
2007	29	#3,656
2006	29	#3,578
2005	23	#4,006
2004	23	#3,956
2003	19	#4,361
2002	19	#4,269
2001	23	#3,680
2000	19	#4,151
1995	6	#8,456
1990	–	–
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1980	–	–
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1970	–	–
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1960	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Louden, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Louden?

The median living Louden is about 17 years old. Half of all living Loudens are between 10 and 22 years old.

How many people named Louden are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Louden are alive in the United States, based on 572 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Louden in 2025?

Louden ranked #7,043 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Louden?

572 babies have been named Louden in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Louden most popular?

Louden peaked in 2008, when 31 newborns received the name.

Is Louden a boy or girl name?

Louden is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Louden rising or falling?

Louden is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Louden popularity over time

The story of Louden

How old are people named Louden?

Louden year by year

Frequently asked questions

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