Holt
boy name#1919 in 2025Holt entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #1253 in 1906, ranks #1919 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1906–2025
#1919
rank today
#1253
peak (1906)
81
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1253 |
| 1910s | #2659 |
| 1920s | #3388 |
| 1930s | #3481 |
| 1940s | #3040 |
| 1950s | #3603 |
| 1960s | #3442 |
| 1970s | #4673 |
| 1980s | #4076 |
| 1990s | #4403 |
| 2000s | #3413 |
| 2010s | #2178 |
| 2020s | #1922 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Holt has been most popular in TX, NC, TN.
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Holt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Holt is a kid of about 12 — 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 Holt in 2025?
- Holt ranks #1919 among US boy names in 2025, with 81 babies given the name.
- When was the name Holt most popular?
- Holt peaked in 1906, reaching #1253 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Holt with classmates?
- Holt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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