Holton
Every Holton since 1914 — 1,060 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Holton
Holton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,056 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,060 American babies have been named Holton. Its peak came in 2021, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Holton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Holton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,056 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,067 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2,747 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,650 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2,562 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,704 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,162 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,328 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,815 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,251 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,785 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,561 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,224 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,572 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,821 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,145 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,671 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,796 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,048 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,166 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,537 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,399 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,034 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,784 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,976 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,393 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,908 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,632 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,904 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #3,939 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,596 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Holton in 2025?
Holton ranked #3,056 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Holton?
1,060 babies have been named Holton in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Holton most popular?
Holton peaked in 2021, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Holton a boy or girl name?
Holton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Holton rising or falling?
Holton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.