Holt
Holt is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the forest; grove or small wood.
Origin and history
Holt is an Old English topographic name derived from a word meaning a grove or small wood. Historically used as a surname, it gained traction as a given name in the United States in recent years. It fits into the modern trend of surname-names and nature-inspired choices.
Popularity in the United States
1,924 babies in the United States have been named Holt since 1880. It ranks #2930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1456.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.5 %)
- NC (13.3 %)
- CA (4.6 %)
- TN (4.6 %)
- GA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 57 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 34 |
| 1940-1950 | 28 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 306 |
| 2010-2019 | 632 |
| 2020-2029 | 479 |
Famous people named Holt
- Holt McCallany: Actor
Fun facts
- Originally used to describe someone who lived near a copse, grove, or small forest.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the 2020s, reflecting the popularity of concise nature and surname names.