Holton
- US rank
- #3,036
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,552 in 2021
40 babies were named Holton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 347 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Holton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 42,735 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Holton, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Holton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHolton first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #2,552.
- Then vs nowHolton is 3.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 42,735.
- TrendHolton has slipped 347 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,036. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Holton
Holton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Holton for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 56 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #2,552 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,036, with 40 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.1 | 194,805 boys |
| 1920s | 3.0 | 336,700 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 1940s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 170,358 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 98,619 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,653 boys |
| 2020s | 25 | 40,595 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 Holton
What is the origin of the name Holton?
Holton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Holton a boy or girl name?
Holton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Holton?
Holton ranked #3,036 for US boys in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#2,552).