Alder

Alder - A very unique male name

Alder appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #3500. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Alder and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Alder? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alder. The baby boy name Alder was given to 65 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1528 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 22,558 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alder peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1515.

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Alder is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alder is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #365 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,588.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alder is where you live.

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Alder origin and meaning

English nature / surname name

From the alder tree; also an English surname for someone who lived by alders

Alder is the name of a waterside tree, used as a surname and now as a modern nature name for boys. It first appeared in 2007 and peaked in 2023.

Attested etymology

Alder is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Alder, pop culture references for the name Alder and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Alder

We've found the following names that sound similar to Alder, sorted by popularity.

Aldair / Alter / Altariq / Aldrin / Aldahir / Altair / Aldrich / Aldric / Alterick / Alderic /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Alder

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Alder a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Alder?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AWL-der · /ˈɔːl.dər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2007, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

NatureSurname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Alder for a calm, woodland nature name that feels sturdy and understated.