Golden
Golden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษกษสldษn/ ยท /หษกoสldษn/
Meaning and origin of Golden
- A female given name.
- A male given name.
Etymology
As an English surname, from the adjective golden. * As an Irish surname, from mag Ualghairg; see McGoldrick.
How popular is Golden?
Since 1880, 2,292 girls and 2,937 boys in the U.S. have been named Golden (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #624 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #493 in 1898. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Golden FAQ
What does the name Golden mean?
A female given name. A male given name. As an English surname, from the adjective golden. * As an Irish surname, from mag Ualghairg; see McGoldrick.
How popular is the name Golden?
Since 1880, 2,292 girls and 2,937 boys in the U.S. have been named Golden (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #624 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #493 in 1898. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Golden a boy or girl name?
Golden is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,292 girls and 2,937 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.