Holton

Holton - A very unique male name

Holton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #3269. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Holton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Holton? 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 Holton. The baby boy name Holton was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3999 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Holton peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 2546.

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Holton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Holton is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,718 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,718.

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 Holton is where you live.

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Holton origin and meaning

English surname

Transferred surname; the place-name surname is usually explained as 'settlement in a hollow' from Old English, though individual lines vary

Holton is an English place-name surname transferred to first-name use, recorded for boys since 1997 and peaking in 2021. It follows the fashion for -ton surnames like Colton and Dalton. It has fallen from #2716 in 2020 to #3999 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Holton is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Holton

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

Holden / Hilton / Holdyn / Hilding / Holten /

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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.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Holton

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 Holton 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 Holton?

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

HOHL-tun · /ˈhoʊltən/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Houlton — Related surname spelling

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Holton for a sturdy, surname-style name that is still uncommon next to Colton and Holden.

Worth knowing

• Easily confused with Holden, Colton and Dalton.