Total births
37
Girls' name · since 1921
Waldene
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 37 babies named Waldene, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 37
- total births
- 1921–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
37 girls have been named Waldene since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Waldene recorded 37 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1940.
- 37 total births
- 1921–1940 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
37 girls have been named Waldene since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1940.
- 37
- total births
- 1921–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Waldene was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
8 babies were named Waldene in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Waldene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waldene's SSA record in two at 1929 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waldene at a glance
Last recorded 1940Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Waldene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1940
- Peak year (1921)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Waldene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Waldene's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Waldene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
27 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 27 births (73% of all-time use).
Waldene by state
Where Waldene concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 13.5% |
Texas share of Waldene's total US births 13.5%
5 of 37 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waldene? ▼
Waldene has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1940. 8 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Waldene most popular? ▼
Waldene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Waldene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waldene are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Waldene been used? ▼
Waldene has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 20 years of data through 1940.
What names are similar to Waldene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Walter, Walker, Wallace, Wallis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Waldene's data
- Waldene's decade-level peak was the 1920s (27 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Waldenes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Waldene
Nearby Names Like Waldene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waldene
Walter Girl
3,632 births
Walker Girl
#1759 1,037 births
Wallace Girl
588 births
Wallis Girl
#9041 573 births
Waleska Girl
#8534 542 births
Compare Waldene side by side: Waldene vs Walter Waldene vs Walker Waldene vs Wallace
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, 1921–1940 (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. "Waldene: Baby Name Since 1921 - 37 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waldene. 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 Waldene 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.