Holden
Boy name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Holden: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2011.
Holden began as an English surname, rooted in Old English *hol denu*—"hollow valley"—describing someone who lived in a sheltered dell. The name is most famously associated with Holden Caulfield, the rebellious protagonist of J.D. Salinger's *The Catcher in the Rye*, whose angst made the name iconic in modern literature. It also belonged to Oscar-winning actor William Holden, star of classics like *Stalag 17*. Several places share the name, including Holden in Massachusetts and Holden Township in Michigan, both named for early settlers rather than the root meaning. A curious aside: the Holden car brand, once Australia's beloved automaker, took its name from a saddlery founder, not the personal name, but
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20114 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6194 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y