Marden is an unusual and distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'mardene', which referred to a boundary or borderland. The name was likely bestowed upon those who lived on the outskirts of communities, near marshes or forests. Marden has not been extensively popular throughout history but has been used sporadically since the Middle Ages. Today, it remains relatively uncommon, perhaps appealing to those seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child.
The name Marden has seen periods of popularity and fluctuation over the past century, with five births occurring consistently in several years like 1912, 1914, and 1942. However, there are also gaps and spikes in usage, such as no births recorded between 1938 and 2002, followed by a significant rise to six births in 2002. The most recent data from 2022 shows five births, indicating that the name's popularity may be stabilizing after its peak in the early 2000s. In total, there have been 53 babies named Marden since 1912.