Holden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Holden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Holden?
Holden is spelled H-O-L-D-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Holden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Holden derives from Old English elements that mean “hollow valley” or “deep valley.”
- Origin
- Holden is commonly associated with English origins and was originally used as a surname derived from place names.
- Pronunciation
- HOHL-dən · 2 syllables
Holden Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#297
Recorded Births1,140
- Girls usage fell 6,566 places to #13,208 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 16 places to #297 and recorded 69 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Holden Mean?
Holden derives from Old English elements that mean “hollow valley” or “deep valley.”
Origin: Holden is commonly associated with English origins and was originally used as a surname derived from place names.
How Do You Pronounce Holden?
PronunciationHOHL-dən
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Holden?
- History
- The name Holden appears in historical English records, often as a surname connected to geographic locations characterized by valleys.
Holden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,140 | #297 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,209 | #281 |
| 2023 | Girls | 15 | #7,247 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,176 | #286 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,219 | #285 |
| 2021 | Girls | 22 | #5,573 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,507 | #236 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,648 | #227 |
| 2019 | Girls | 17 | #6,698 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,468 | #250 |
| 2018 | Girls | 25 | #5,152 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,732 | #217 |
| 2017 | Girls | 13 | #8,299 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,531 | #242 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,356 | #270 |
| 2015 | Girls | 13 | #8,447 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,254 | #291 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,218 | #291 |
When Was Holden Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Boys
1,732 recorded births
National rank #217
2020 · Boys
1,648 recorded births
National rank #227
2017 · Boys
1,531 recorded births
National rank #242
2021 · Boys
1,507 recorded births
National rank #236
Where Holden Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #85 | 21 |
| WY | #89 | 5 |
| ND | #120 | 10 |
| ME | #126 | 10 |
| SD | #127 | 10 |
| MS | #151 | 21 |
| NH | #157 | 9 |
| IA | #162 | 26 |