Holden
Holden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หhษสldษn/ ยท /หhoสldษn/
Meaning and origin of Holden
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Holden?
Since 1880, 288 girls and 32,507 boys in the U.S. have been named Holden (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5221 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #217 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #297 for boys, with 1,146 babies given the name.
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Holden FAQ
What does the name Holden mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Holden?
Holden is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Holden?
Since 1880, 288 girls and 32,507 boys in the U.S. have been named Holden (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5221 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #217 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #297 for boys, with 1,146 babies given the name.
Is Holden a boy or girl name?
Holden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 288 girls and 32,507 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.