From the carding-mill or a wool-comber
Originally an English occupational surname, Carden refers to a person who 'carded' wool, a process of combing fibers before spinning. It may also derive from various English place names or the Gaelic 'Cairdean' meaning friends.
About 11 boys were named Carden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Irish politician and judge
Disability advocate and media personality
