Total births
550
Girls' name · since 1900
Ardena
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 550 babies named Ardena, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 550
- total births
- 1900–1982
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
550 girls have been named Ardena since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ardena has been recorded 550 times among girls since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1982.
- 550 total births
- 1900–1982 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
550 girls have been named Ardena since 1900, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1982.
- 550
- total births
- 1900–1982
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Ardena was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
20 babies were named Ardena in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Ardena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ardena's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1933, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ardena at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Ardena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1982
- Peak year (1919)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Ardena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ardena's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Ardena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
81 births
- 1920s
1920s
97 births
- 1930s
1930s
102 births
- 1940s
1940s
86 births
- 1950s
1950s
74 births
- 1960s
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 102 births (19% of all-time use).
How Ardena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ardena's total volume
Ardena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardena? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 550 babies named Ardena. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 20 births.
When was Ardena most popular? ▼
Ardena was most popular in the 1930s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
How long has the name Ardena been used? ▼
Records for Ardena go back to 1900, giving 83 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Ardena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arden, Ardis, Ardith, Ardella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ardena's data
- Ardena's decade-level peak was the 1930s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Ardena
Nearby Names Like Ardena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardena
Arden Girl
#1042 7,518 births
Ardis Girl
6,386 births
Ardith Girl
5,581 births
Ardella Girl
3,478 births
Ardell Girl
2,635 births
Compare Ardena side by side: Ardena vs Arden Ardena vs Ardis Ardena vs Ardith
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1900–1982 (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. "Ardena: Baby Name Since 1900 - 550 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardena. 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 Ardena 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 June 2026.