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At a Glance
- Origin
- English (surname, uncertain etymology)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- al-DEEN
Aldean is an English surname with uncertain etymology, so there's no settled meaning behind it to point to. SSA records show it's been used as a first name in the U.S. since at least 1908, though only in very small numbers throughout that history. If you're drawn to it, it's a name with a real, if quiet, paper trail rather than a widely recognized backstory.
Meaning & Origin of Aldean
Origin: English (surname, uncertain etymology).
How to Pronounce Aldean
al-DEENIPA /ɔːlˈdiːn/
Popularity of Aldean
Aldean peaked at #1867 in 1908 with just 6 babies given the name, and by 2011 it had fallen to #12355 with only 5 — a name that's stayed rare across the entire 1908-2011 span SSA has on record.
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FAQ
How do you pronounce Aldean?
Aldean is pronounced al-DEEN (IPA: /ɔːlˈdiːn/).
Is Aldean a popular name right now?
Aldean peaked at #1867 in 1908 and is ranked #12355 as of 2011. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1908–2011.)
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