Holden: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child of the deep valley, thoughtful and true.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #228
- Peak
- #217 in 2018
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Holden Means
Holden is a boy name of English origin. A child of the deep valley, thoughtful and true.
How Popular Holden Is
Holden currently ranks #228 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 2018. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Holden
- Holden peaked at #217 in the U.S. in 2018.
- Holden is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Holden
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Holden
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Holden.
Questions About Holden
What does Holden mean?
Holden is a boy name of English origin. A child of the deep valley, thoughtful and true.
How popular is Holden?
Holden currently ranks #228 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #217 in 2018. It has held steady.
Where does Holden come from?
Holden comes from English roots. Holden peaked at #217 in the U.S. in 2018.
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