Rising since 2001, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Kolden since 1999
Babies named Kolden per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kolden's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Kolden is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, ranking 9,714th in 2025 with a rate of 1 in 244,011 births. Its popularity rose steadily, reaching its peak in 2016 before a gradual decline. The name's sound and structure echo the trend of surname-style names and invented coinages that gained traction in the late 1990s and early 2000s. As of 2025, Kolden remains uncommon, primarily used in the United States with no strong associations to any particular region or heritage.
Kolden first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, and its usage increased gradually through the 2000s, peaking in 2016. The name likely follows the trendy pattern of using surnames or place-like names as first names, with a sound reminiscent of names like Holden and Kaden. It is of modern coinage with no known traditional or historical root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kol, Denny
Sibling names for Kolden
Names that share Kolden's style, for a brother or sister.
