Holt
Meaningwood, thicket · English
- US rank
- #1,919
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,253 in 1906
81 babies were named Holt in the US in 2025. It has climbed 58 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1906–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Holt you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Holt
Holt McCallany
American actor, writer, and producer
Choose Holt and your child shares a first name with Holt McCallany, an American actor, writer, and producer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Holt, like who?” Holt McCallany's Wikipedia article is available in 29 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Holt McCallany on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,097 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Holt, 81 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Holt would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHolt first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1906, when it reached #1,253.
- Then vs nowHolt is 4.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 21,097.
- TrendHolt has climbed 58 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,919. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHolt is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #522, followed by Alabama (#765). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn English, Holt means “wood, thicket”.
About the name Holt
Holt is a boy name of English origin meaning “wood, thicket”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-olt”. US birth records list Holt for boys from 1906 to 2025, in 83 of those 120 years. Its best year was 1906, when it ranked #1,253 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,919, with 81 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 9.4 | 106,383 boys |
| 1910s | 9.5 | 105,708 boys |
| 1920s | 4.1 | 243,902 boys |
| 1930s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1940s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 480,769 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 632,911 boys |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 235,849 boys |
| 1990s | 8.5 | 118,064 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 65,488 boys |
| 2010s | 34 | 29,630 boys |
| 2020s | 46 | 21,637 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Holt
What does the name Holt mean?
Holt means “wood, thicket” in English.
What is the origin of the name Holt?
Holt has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Holt a boy or girl name?
Holt is a boy name.
How popular is the name Holt?
Holt ranked #1,919 for US boys in 2025, given to 81 babies. Its best year was 1906 (#1,253).