Colden
Colden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark valley or cold valley.
Origin and history
Colden is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning dark valley or cold valley. It has historically seen rare usage in the United States, though it has experienced a mild modern uptick. The name carries a cool, crisp habitational quality similar to names like Holden or Colton.
Popularity in the United States
1,014 babies in the United States have been named Colden since 1880. It ranks #3669 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- NY (87.7 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- TX (4.4 %)
- GA (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 278 |
| 2010-2019 | 424 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Fun facts
- Colden comes from Old English elements describing a dark or cold valley, originally referring to specific places in England.
- Cadwallader Colden was a prominent 18th-century physician and colonial administrator in New York, giving the name early American historical roots.