Golden
Golden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Made of gold, golden-colored, or precious.
Origin and history
Golden is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old English word 'gylden', meaning made of or resembling gold. Historically used as both a surname and an occasional given name, it has seen a mild resurgence in modern U.S. usage. It functions as a unisex name, though this record reflects its historical usage for males.
Popularity in the United States
2,937 babies in the United States have been named Golden since 1880. It ranks #2387 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1629.
States where it is most popular
- WV (33 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- GA (11 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
- KY (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 56 |
| 1890-1900 | 87 |
| 1900-1910 | 148 |
| 1910-1920 | 409 |
| 1920-1930 | 451 |
| 1930-1940 | 284 |
| 1940-1950 | 189 |
| 1950-1960 | 174 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 259 |
| 2020-2029 | 298 |
Famous people named Golden
- Golden Tate: American football player
Fun facts
- The name originates directly from the Old English adjective 'gylden', referring to the precious metal.
- While historically rare, Golden has seen an uptick in U.S. births in the 2020s as vocabulary names grow in popularity.