Augden
An Old English name of uncertain meaning but thought to be from ēaca "oak" and dūn "hill".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Augden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Augden today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Augden births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Augden. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Augden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,321
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Augden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Augden 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 Augden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Augden
The name Augden is an unusual and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. Its origins lie in the Old Germanic words "auga" meaning "eye" and "denu" meaning "valley" or "dell." Together, these words likely formed the basis for a descriptive surname or place name, potentially referring to a specific geographic location or settlement nestled in a valley with a distinctive view.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Augden can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region now known as modern-day Germany. In this text, dated around the 9th century, there is a mention of an individual named Augden, who is believed to have been a landowner or nobleman of some significance.
During the Middle Ages, the name Augden appears to have been relatively uncommon, but it did surface occasionally in various chronicles and records from across Europe. One notable figure bearing this name was Augden of Cologne, a respected scholar and theologian who lived in the 12th century. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated and influential during his lifetime.
As the centuries passed, the name Augden continued to appear sporadically throughout history. In the 16th century, there was an Augden Whitfield, a minor English nobleman who was known for his patronage of the arts and his support of local artisans and craftsmen.
Moving forward to the 18th century, we encounter Augden Blackwood, a renowned British explorer and cartographer who was responsible for mapping vast swaths of uncharted territory in the Americas. His detailed maps and journals proved invaluable to subsequent generations of explorers and settlers.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was Augden Marlowe, a celebrated English poet and playwright whose works were inspired by the beauty and mystery of the natural world. His poetic masterpiece, "The Valleys of Auld," is believed to have been influenced by the ancient origins of his own name.
While the name Augden may be relatively obscure today, its rich historical tapestry and evocative meaning serve as a reminder of the enduring power of names to connect us to our past and spark our curiosity about the lives and stories of those who came before us.
People
Augden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Augden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Augden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Augden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Augden 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Augden a common name?
We classify Augden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Augden most popular?
The single biggest year for Augden was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Augden is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Augden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Augden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Augden in the SSA data are male. 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 Augden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Augden 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 Augden 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Augden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.