Golden

Golden - A very unique male name

Golden appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #822. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Golden and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Golden? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Golden. The baby boy name Golden was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2927 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Golden peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 817.

Famous with this name

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Golden is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Golden is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,141 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,590.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Golden is where you live.

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Golden origin and meaning

English word name

Golden — the English adjective, golden

Golden is an English word name, taken directly from the adjective golden. It has been used for boys in the United States since the early twentieth century, peaking in 1919, with a long quiet history since. Its meaning is the word itself: golden in colour and in value.

Attested etymology

Golden is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Golden, pop culture references for the name Golden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Golden

We've found the following names that sound similar to Golden, sorted by popularity.

Galdino / Goldman /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Golden

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Golden a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Golden?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

GOHL-den · /ˈɡoʊldən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Golden Tate — NFL wide receiver, born Golden Herman Tate III and known by his given name Golden (b. 1988) Contemporary

Style

Word name

Why parents choose it

A warm word name that feels sunny and a little vintage.

Worth knowing

• As a word it can sound like a nickname or a description, and Golden Tate is the dominant modern association.