Holden

Meaning of Holden

From an Old English surname meaning "from the hollow valley."

Holden has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Holden

Holden has cooled off, slipping to #297 in 2025, down from a peak of #217 in 2018.

Notable people named Holden

• Holden Caulfield
  Fictional character, Catcher in the Rye
• Holden Nowell
  American Mixed Martial Artist
• Holden McNeil
  American baseball player
• Holden Bowler
  American actor
• Holden Miller
  American race car driver

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Questions about the name Holden

What does the name Holden mean?

Holden means from an old english surname meaning "from the hollow valley.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Holden a boy's or a girl's name?

Holden is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Holden?

In 2025, Holden ranked #297 for boys, down from #281 the year before.

When was Holden most popular?

Holden peaked at #217 in 2018.