How Many People Are Named Holten?

Complete statistics for the name Holten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Holten
Very Rare
Old English

Holten is a very rare modern name that's likely derived from old place-name roots meaning a settlement near a wooded hill. Only about 384 people in the United States carry this name today, which means roughly 1 in 859,221 Americans are named Holten. It's rising fast, with a peak of 22 births recorded in 2019 alone.

~866
Living in US
1 in 382,736
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From the wooded hill settlement
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Grounded Adventurous Resilient Independent
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is considered a master number, representing heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and inspirational leadership. It's associated with individuals who possess deep sensitivity and a natural ability to uplift others through vision and creativity.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

436
Worldwide Bearers
#1,381,723
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
384
🇩🇰 Denmark
6
🇩🇪 Germany
4
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇳🇴 Norway
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
384 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
383
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 388 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
8

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Holten Through the Generations

Holten is a name that didn't really exist on American birth records until quite recently, and it's a fascinating case of a genuinely modern phenomenon. With only 388 total births recorded in the US, this name has barely had time to build a history. The average age of someone named Holten is just 13, and that tells you everything about its trajectory. A staggering 383 out of 384 living bearers are under 30, while only 5 fall in the 30-to-60 range and zero are over 60. That's a 99% concentration in the youngest generation, which you won't find with many names. The peak year came in 2019 with 22 births, showing it's been gaining momentum in the last decade. Globally, there are roughly 52 living bearers, ranking it at number 1,381,723 worldwide. It's clear this name is on a rising trend, and it'll be interesting to see if it continues climbing or plateaus in the years ahead.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Holten

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Holten's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Holten

How Many People Have the Name Holten?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 866 people in the United States currently share the name Holten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 382,736 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Holten a Common or Rare Name?

Holten is classified as Very 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 Holten Mean?

Holten means "From the wooded hill settlement" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Holten in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Holten Most Popular?

The name Holten reached peak popularity in 2019, with 22 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 Holten?

Approximately 866 people named Holten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 866. That works out to roughly 1 in 382,736 Americans.

Is Holten a rare name?

Holten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 382,736 Americans has this name.

What does the name Holten mean?

Holten means "From the wooded hill settlement" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Holten more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Holten are male and 0% are female.

When was Holten most popular?

Holten peaked in 2019 with 22 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US866
All-Time Births866
1 in X1 in 382,736
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2019
World Rank#1,381,723
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.