Declining since 2020, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Colden since 1944
Babies named Colden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 278 |
| 2010s | 424 |
| 2020s | 193 |
Meaning & origin
Colden first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, but remained extremely uncommon for decades. It reached its peak popularity in 2016, when more families began using it for their sons. Its trajectory has been falling since 2020, yet it remains a distinctive choice. The name saw its greatest usage in the 2010s, particularly in New York, which ranked as its top state. With approximately 1 in 71,170 newborns receiving the name in 2025, Colden offers a modern-sounding alternative to more common surnames-turned-first-names like Holden or Colton.
Colden is a surname of English origin, possibly derived from a place name or from the Old English elements 'col' (cool) and 'denu' (valley). It has been used as a given name since the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. The name gained modest popularity in the 2010s, peaking in 2016.
Where Colden is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cole, Denny
Sibling names for Colden
Names that share Colden's style, for a brother or sister.
