How popular is the name Holger in 2025?

Holger is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Holger most popular?

Holger peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.

Holger will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Holger entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1121 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1121

peak (1898)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Holger are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Holger alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Holger in 2025?: Holger is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Holger most popular?: Holger peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Holger with classmates?: Holger will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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