How Many People Are Named Holden?
Complete statistics for the name Holden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Holden means 'holder of land' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 10,620 Americans named Holden. That's just 31,073 people in the US today, making it a truly unique name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 31,639 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Holden Through the Generations
With its peak popularity in 2018 when 1,756 babies were named Holden, this name has seen a steady rise in recent years. Today, most people named Holden are under 30, with 28,954 individuals falling into this age bracket, indicating it's a modern choice for parents. The average age of those named Holden is 15, suggesting it's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Holden
Holden is an English given name that comes from a surname meaning "deep valley" in Old English. The most well-known use of Holden as a given name is in J. D. Salinger's 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, in which the protagonist bears the name Holden Caulfield. In the US, Holden began rising in use in 1986 after Holden Snyder became a character on the soap opera As the World Turns.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Holden's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Holden
How Many People Have the Name Holden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 32,979 people in the United States currently share the name Holden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,050 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Holden a Common or Rare Name?
Holden is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Holden Mean?
Holden means "holder of land" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Holden in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Holden Most Popular?
The name Holden reached peak popularity in 2018, with 1,756 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Holden?
Approximately 32,979 people named Holden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 32,979. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,050 Americans.
Is Holden a rare name?
Holden is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,050 Americans has this name.
What does the name Holden mean?
Holden means "holder of land" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Holden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Holden are male and 1% are female.
When was Holden most popular?
Holden peaked in 2018 with 1,756 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.