35,007births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2018Peak · Alberta
#235Alberta 2025
Holden is a boy name family recorded 35,007 times in 7 countries since 1902. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#235 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2018, at 95.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Holden
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden | English | 32,795 | 🇺🇸 United States | #297 | 2018 | ▶ 1 % |
| Holden | English | 1,112 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #341 | 2014 | ▼ 47 % |
| Holden | English | 466 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #235 | 2018 | ▲ 3 % |
| Holden | English | 356 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #493 | 2016 | ▼ 56 % |
| Holden | English | 243 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1895 | 2020 | ▲ 99 % |
| Holden | English | 25 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Holden
How popular is the name Holden?
In 2025 it ranked #235 in Alberta. Official registers record 35,007 births across 7 countries.
When was Holden most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2018, at 95.2 births per 100,000.
Is Holden a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Holden is a boy name.