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Holt
BoyMeaning of Holt: English: 'dweller by the woods'
Holt is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1913th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1913
81 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,924
First recorded 1906 · peak 2019
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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