Holden

Pronunciation: [ h-OHLD-uhn ]

Girl Name #7,215 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Holden is a girl name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-OHLD-uhn.

Parents who love the name Holden often also consider Hortense, Hope, Honora .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,215
Total SSA Count: 16

Nicknames

Hol Hoy Holie Holdie

Also a Boy Name

Holden is also used as a boy name, ranked #281.

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Similar Names

Hortense Hope Honora Howard Homer Horace Houston Horatio

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holden

Is Holden a boy or girl name?

Holden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7215. As a boy name, it is ranked #281. Holden is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Holden?

Holden is pronounced h-OHLD-uhn.

How popular is the name Holden?

Holden is currently ranked #7215 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Holden?

Common nicknames for Holden include Hol, Hoy, Holie, and Holdie.

Is Holden a common or rare name?

Holden is an uncommon name, ranked #7215 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Holden

Holden is a girl name .

Is Holden a boy or girl name? Holden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,215 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #281. Holden is more commonly used as a boy name.

Holden is currently ranked #7,215 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Holden include Hol, Hoy, Holie, and Holdie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.