Holten
Every Holten since 1995 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Holten
Holten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,287 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 406 American babies have been named Holten. Its peak came in 2019, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Holten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Holten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,287 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,306 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,948 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,769 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,204 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,923 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,534 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,173 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,815 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,203 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,466 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,109 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,046 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,574 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,514 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,840 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,399 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,329 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,755 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,621 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,882 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,277 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,020 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,926 |
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| 1995 | 5 | #9,386 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Holten in 2025?
Holten ranked #5,287 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Holten?
406 babies have been named Holten in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Holten most popular?
Holten peaked in 2019, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Holten a boy or girl name?
Holten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Holten rising or falling?
Holten is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.