Golden
boy name#2572 in 2025Golden entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #485 in 1898, ranks #2572 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2572
rank today
#485
peak (1898)
51
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #780 |
| 1890s | #717 |
| 1900s | #657 |
| 1910s | #829 |
| 1920s | #1054 |
| 1930s | #1283 |
| 1940s | #1654 |
| 1950s | #1976 |
| 1960s | #2897 |
| 1970s | #2983 |
| 1980s | #3646 |
| 1990s | #5944 |
| 2000s | #6412 |
| 2010s | #4131 |
| 2020s | #2650 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Golden has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Golden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Golden alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Golden in 2025?
- Golden ranks #2572 among US boy names in 2025, with 51 babies given the name.
- When was the name Golden most popular?
- Golden peaked in 1898, reaching #485 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Golden with classmates?
- Golden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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