Holden

Rank 283rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Holden was 283rd most popular baby name for boys and 543rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,225 babies were named Holden in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,747 babies in the United States were named Holden. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Holden is around 13 to 14 years old.

The name "Holden" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Holden include Hol and Hold.

Holden Meaning & Origin

Holden is an English name that means "deep valley," conjuring imagery of peace, serenity, and strength.

The name Holden is described as thoughtful, individualistic and intellectually-curious.

Pronunciation

Holden is pronounced hol-den in English. The name Holden has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Holden

  • The name Holden is shared with a popular car manufacturer brand in Australia, which was a subsidiary of General Motors.

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Geography

Where is the name Holden most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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