Colden
Every Colden since 1944 — 1,014 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Colden
Colden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,277 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 1,014 American babies have been named Colden. Its peak came in 2016, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Colden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Colden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,277 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,963 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,730 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,063 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,784 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2,986 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,592 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,386 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,966 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,339 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2,609 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,942 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,723 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,461 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,122 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,521 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,854 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,956 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,391 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,165 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,967 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,295 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,638 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,211 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,712 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,086 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,004 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Colden in 2025?
Colden ranked #4,277 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Colden?
1,014 babies have been named Colden in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Colden most popular?
Colden peaked in 2016, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Colden a boy or girl name?
Colden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Colden rising or falling?
Colden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.