Unisex · #4,475 in 2026

Holdyn

Current Rank
#4,475
Peak Rank
#2,840 (2023)
Total Babies
721
5-Yr Trend
-26%
👧 Girl peak #10,109 (53 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,840 (721 total)
👦As Boy Name
1993
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#2840
Peak Rank
721
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2022
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#10109
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Holdyn

As a girl name

Holdyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 10 Holdyns were born — ranking #10,109 that year. As of 2026, Holdyn ranks #13,584 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Holdyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Holdyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 43 Holdyns were born — ranking #2,892 that year. As of 2026, Holdyn ranks #4,475 for boys with 23 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 721 Holdyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Holdyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Holdyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Holdyn

What does the name Holdyn mean?
Holdyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Holdyn in 2026?
In 2026, Holdyn ranks #4,475 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.
When was Holdyn most popular?
Holdyn reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,840 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Holdyn most popular?
Holdyn has historically been most popular in Indiana, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Holdyn.
Is Holdyn a unisex name?
Yes — Holdyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Holdyns assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Holdyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Holdyn include Mahad, Korban, Braxtin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Holdyn

Holdyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 721 births in the dataset. Holdyn's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,840. Use the chart and map above to compare Holdyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.