US Popularity:2983
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Alder tree; Older
Alder is a gender-neutral name of German and English origin. In German, it’s a variant of Alter, an epithet meaning “older” that was used to distinguish between two people with the same name. In English, it refers to the alder tree. These large, majestic trees can be found in many places across the world, and their bark has many useful properties. If you’re looking for an earthy name to connect baby with nature, Alder is a great choice.

How Popular Is The Name Alder?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alder is currently #3748 on The Bump
Boy:Alder is currently #2094 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Alder is currently #2516 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alder is currently #2983 in U.S. births
Boy:Alder is currently #1454 in U.S. births
Girl:Alder is currently #15218 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#15218
in 2023
- 15218
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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