How old is someone named Holden?
The average Holden is 14 years old.
Half of all living Holdens are between 7 and 20.
When was Holden popular?
Most of the Holdens in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2018 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 28 | 0 |
| 1920s | 68 | 0 |
| 1930s | 34 | 0 |
| 1940s | 32 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 47 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 70 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 44 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 526 | 500 |
| 1990s | 3,401 | 3,300 |
| 2000s | 7,361 | 7,200 |
| 2010s | 13,196 | 13,000 |
| 2020s | 7,983 | 7,900 |
How many Holdens are still alive?
About 32,000 Holdens are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 33,000 babies named Holden since 1902.
Nearly every Holden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Holden?
More than half of living Holdens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 38%
- Gen Alpha 55%
Is Holden an old name?
No. Holden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 85 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Holden will be 29 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Holden a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.1% of living Holdens are men.
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Holden's name twin is Annalise. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Annalise's age curve is the closest match to Holden's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Holden
How old is the average Holden?
The average Holden in the US is 14 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Holden?
About 32,000 Holdens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 33,000 babies given the name since 1902.
When was the name Holden most popular?
In 2018, when about 1,800 baby boys were named Holden.
Is Holden a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Holdens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this