Alder
How to say it: AL-der · /ˈɔldər/
From Old English 'alor', the alder tree - modern nature name evoking strength and protection.
Alder was the 1,215th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #987 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,215 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,502 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #987 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Now enjoying its strongest showing in the 2020s, Alder keeps climbing. Its peak is current, and the trend favors additional rise.
What goes with it
Woodsy and grounded with a soft crisp ring and a nature spirit. Cedar and Rowan share its outdoors style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alder is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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