Total births
1,060
Boys' name · since 1914
Holton
Holton has 1,060 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3058
- among boys today
- 1,060
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Holton is the #3058 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,060 recorded since 1914.
Holton has 1,060 recorded births among boys since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3058 as of the latest data, more common than 79% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3058 among boys today
- 1,060 born since 1914
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Holton is currently the #3058 boys' name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 1,060 born since 1914, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3058
- among boys today
- 1,060
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Holton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3058
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Holton was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
51 babies were named Holton in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Holton compares
1,060 Top 30% higher than 70% of 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
Holton's all-time total is 189% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Holton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,060 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Holton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Holton splits its recorded history at 1998: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1929 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Holton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,058
Active since
1914
Holton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Holton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Holton's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Holton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 26
1910s
26 births
- 1920s 33
1920s
33 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 114
1990s
114 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s
2010s
364 births
- 2020s
2020s
255 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 364 births (34% of all-time use).
How Holton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Holton's total volume
Holton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Holton by state
Where Holton concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 106 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Holton's total US births 10.0%
Even split
106 of 1,060 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Holton? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 1,060 babies named Holton. Today it holds rank #3058 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 51 births.
When was Holton most popular? ▼
Holton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Holton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Holton are Texas (106 births), Florida (17 births), North Carolina (11 births).
How long has the name Holton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Holton since 1914 -- 112 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Holton? ▼
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 Holton's data
- Holton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (364 total births) through the 2020s (255) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Holtons (106 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Holton
Nearby Names Like Holton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Holton
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 Holton side by side: Holton vs Holden Holton vs Hollis Holton vs Holland
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Holton
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, 1914–2025 (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. "Holton: #3058 Boys' Name - 1,060 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/holton. 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 Holton 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.