Arden

“High; derived from English place names including Forest of Arden” — Brythonic Celtic origin

Girl's name · #975 in the US (2025) · Trending

Arden is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1914, it stood at #975 in 2025; about 7,500 girls have been named Arden along the way. Arden is split almost evenly between girls and boys among recent newborns.

Around the world: about 1 in 6,100 girls in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 26 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Ardens

Arden Cho — American actress, singer, and model
Arden Myrin — American actress and comedian
Arden Eversmeyer — American activist
Arden Rose — American actress
Arden R Ryshpan — Canadian actress

In stories & tradition

Arden Lyn — Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi

What Ardens become

Among 50 notable people named Arden:

No single standout — notable Ardens spread across many fields.

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