Name comparison · boy names
Holden vs. Houston
In 2025, Holden leads at #297 among U.S. boys' names, with Houston at #675. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Holden | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #297 | #675 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,140 | 402 |
| All-time peak | #217 in 2018 | #318 in 1901 |
| Uniqueness score | 33 / 100 | 46 / 100 |
| Strongest state | West Virginia (#85) | Alabama (#238) |