Total births
299
Boys' name · since 2007
Holston
Since 2007, U.S. Social Security records show 299 babies named Holston, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3970
- among boys today
- 299
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Holston currently ranks #3970 among boys' names in America, with 299 babies recorded since 2007.
Social Security Administration records show Holston recorded 299 times among boys since 2007, holding rank #3970 nationally today, ahead of 72% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #3970 among boys today
- 299 born since 2007
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Holston is currently the #3970 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 299 born since 2007, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3970
- among boys today
- 299
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Holston vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3970
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Holston was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
40 babies were named Holston in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Holston compares
299 46th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Holston's all-time total is 19% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Holston | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 299 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Holston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Holston splits its recorded history at 2017: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2007 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Holston at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,970
Active since
2007
Holston popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Holston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Holston's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Holston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s
2010s
94 births
- 2020s
2020s
189 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 189 births (63% of all-time use).
Holston by state
Where Holston concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 60 | 20.1% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.7% |
Tennessee share of Holston's total US births 20.1%
Even split
60 of 299 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Holston? ▼
Since 2007, Social Security records show 299 babies named Holston. Today it holds rank #3970 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 40 births.
When was Holston most popular? ▼
Holston was most popular in the 2020s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Holston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Holston are Tennessee (60 births), North Carolina (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Holston been used? ▼
Holston has been recorded in Social Security data since 2007, spanning 19 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Holston? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Holden, Hollis, Holland, Holt, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Holston's data
- Tennessee records the most Holstons (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Holston
Nearby Names Like Holston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Holston
Holden Boy
#281 32,507 births
Hollis Boy
#1055 16,014 births
Holland Boy
#1565 3,172 births
Holt Boy
#1907 1,924 births
Holly Boy
1,541 births
Compare Holston side by side: Holston vs Holden Holston vs Hollis Holston vs Holland
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Holston
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2007–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Holston: #3970 Boys' Name - 299 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/holston. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Holston draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.