Aldene
A feminine name possibly derived from Old German meaning "ancient valley".
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Aldene. It is a predominantly female name (98.6% of registrations). The average person named Aldene today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aldene births was 1923 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aldene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Aldene is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Aldenes were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aldene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1923
17 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,572
Tracked since 1912
Census
Aldene in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 207 people with the first name Aldene, which placed it at #37,585 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,585
National first-name rank
People counted
207
207 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
54.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aldene
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aldene is White at 54.6%. The next largest groups are Black (36.7%) and Hispanic (3.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Aldene described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Aldene at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White54.6% · 113
- Black or African American36.7% · 76
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 8
- Two or more races2.4% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Aldene
Aldene leans heavily female at 98.6% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aldene as a male name
- Ranked #3,572 in 1942
- 5 male births in 1942
- Peak: 1942 (5 births)
Aldene as a female name
- Ranked #6,089 in 1957
- 5 female births in 1957
- Peak: 1923 (17 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Aldene leans strongly female. 189 people counted with this name were female (92.6%), compared with 15 male bearers (7.4%).
Popularity
Aldene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aldene from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aldene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aldene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aldenes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aldene
The name Aldene is a relatively uncommon given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, potentially derived from the Old English word "alden" meaning "old" or "ancient". However, the exact etymology and linguistic roots of the name remain unclear.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aldene can be found in the United States Census records from the early 20th century. Aldene Flint, born in 1892 in New York, was one of the first individuals to bear this name. Another early example is Aldene Graves, born in 1898 in Missouri.
Throughout the 20th century, a handful of notable individuals carried the name Aldene. Aldene Saunders (1900-1997) was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions and films in the 1920s and 1930s. Aldene Giles (1921-2002) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1986.
In the field of literature, Aldene Janes (1917-2003) was an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of nature and rural life. Her poetry collections include "The Land Beyond the River" and "Harvest Song".
Another noteworthy figure was Aldene Sligh (1925-2020), an American artist and educator. She was a pioneering figure in the field of fiber arts and textile design, with her works being exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.
While the name Aldene has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a diverse group of individuals across various professions and backgrounds. The name's unique sound and intriguing origins have likely contributed to its enduring appeal, albeit on a modest scale.
People
Aldene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aldene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aldene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aldene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aldene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Aldene a common name?
We classify Aldene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 352 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aldene most popular?
The single biggest year for Aldene was 1923, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aldene is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Aldene in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 207 people with the name Aldene, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,585 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Aldene in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Aldene?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Aldene leans strongly female. 189 people counted with this name were female (92.6%), compared with 15 male bearers (7.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Aldene?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aldene is White at 54.6%. The next largest groups are Black (36.7%) and Hispanic (3.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Aldene most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Aldene in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.6% (113 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aldene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aldene a female name?
Yes, 98.6% of people registered as Aldene in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aldene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aldene in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aldene can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Aldene?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Aldene on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.