Belden is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:

• Belden Bly (1914–2006), American teacher
• Belden Hill (1864–1934), American baseball player
• Belden Namah (21st century), Papua New Guinean politician
• David Belden Lyman (1803–1884), American missionary
• Silas Belden Dutcher (1829–1909), New York State Superintendent of Public Works
• Brace Belden (21st century), American union activist and media personality