Holden
boy name#297 in 2025Holden entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #217 in 2018, ranks #297 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1902–2025
#297
rank today
#217
peak (2018)
1,140
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1137 |
| 1910s | #3405 |
| 1920s | #3196 |
| 1930s | #3412 |
| 1940s | #3468 |
| 1950s | #3301 |
| 1960s | #3178 |
| 1970s | #4547 |
| 1980s | #2560 |
| 1990s | #583 |
| 2000s | #390 |
| 2010s | #276 |
| 2020s | #269 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Holden has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 32,000 people named Holden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Holden is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Holden in 2025?
- Holden ranks #297 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,140 babies given the name.
- When was the name Holden most popular?
- Holden peaked in 2018, reaching #217 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Holden with classmates?
- Holden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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