Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Holden.
National Rank (2025)
#297
All-Time Peak Rank
#217 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
32,507
Unisex Distribution99.1% Boy / 0.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Holden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Holden
According to SSA data, Holden achieved its highest historical rank of #217 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,732 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 9.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 51 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Holden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-9.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,732Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
51Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:5
1910s:28
1920s:68
1930s:34
1940s:32
1950s:47
1960s:70
1970s:44
1980s:526
1990s:3,382
2000s:7,305
2010s:13,067
2020s:7,899
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHol-den
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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