Borden is a surname of English origin, derived from Old Norse elements 'borg' meaning 'fortified place' and 'den' meaning 'valley'. It was initially a topographical name for someone who lived by the valley fortification.
The name Borden experienced varying popularity throughout the 20th century, with peaks in the late teens and early forties, but remained relatively uncommon overall, as indicated by the total of 215 births recorded over these years.