Total births
167
Boys' name · since 1969
Aldous
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 167 babies named Aldous, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10098
- among boys today
- 167
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Aldous is the #10098 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 167 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Aldous recorded 167 times among boys since 1969, holding rank #10098 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #10098 among boys today
- 167 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Aldous is currently the #10098 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 167 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10098
- among boys today
- 167
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Aldous vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10098
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Aldous was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
14 babies were named Aldous in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Aldous compares
167 35th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aldous's all-time total is 54% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aldous | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 167 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 14 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aldous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aldous's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aldous at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#10,098
Active since
1969
Aldous popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Aldous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aldous's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Aldous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
104 births
- 2020s
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 104 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aldous? ▼
167 babies have been named Aldous since 1969. It currently ranks #10098 among boys. The peak year was 2014 with 14 births.
When was Aldous most popular? ▼
Aldous was most popular in the 2010s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
How long has the name Aldous been used? ▼
Records for Aldous go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aldous? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alden, Aldo, Aldon, Aldair, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aldous's data
- Aldous's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (104 total births) through the 2020s (58) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aldous
Nearby Names Like Aldous
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aldous
Alden Boy
#576 18,221 births
Aldo Boy
#995 17,728 births
Aldon Boy
#5081 1,618 births
Aldair Boy
#3316 1,454 births
Alder Boy
#1425 1,363 births
Compare Aldous side by side: Aldous vs Alden Aldous vs Aldo Aldous vs Aldon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aldous
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aldous: #10098 Boys' Name - 167 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aldous. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aldous draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.