Kholten
A creative spelling blend of "Holden" and "Colton" of English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kholten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kholten today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kholten births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kholten. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kholten. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,194
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kholten: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kholten by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kholten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kholten
The name Kholten is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language, with its roots dating back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old Germanic word "hold," which means "loyal" or "faithful." The name was likely used to describe someone who was considered trustworthy and reliable.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kholten can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. In this text, a person named Kholten is mentioned as a follower of the Christian faith.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kholten was popular among the Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of present-day Germany, Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. It was commonly used by families of noble birth, suggesting that the name carried a sense of honor and prestige.
In the 12th century, a German knight named Kholten von Braunschweig was recorded as a participant in the Third Crusade, led by Richard the Lionheart. This historical figure's name and exploits were documented in various chronicles of the time, further cementing the name's legacy.
Another notable bearer of the name was Kholten der Weise, a German philosopher and scholar who lived during the 14th century. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles of the time.
In the realm of literature, Kholten was the name of a central character in the epic poem "Das Nibelungenlied," which dates back to the 13th century. This iconic work of Germanic literature helped to further popularize the name and associate it with themes of courage and heroism.
Other notable figures named Kholten include Kholten van Utrecht, a 16th-century Dutch painter known for his religious works, and Kholten Müller, a 19th-century German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin.
While the name Kholten has its roots in the ancient Germanic world, it has endured through the centuries and continues to be used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, where it retains its historical significance and cultural associations.
People
Kholten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kholten as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kholten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kholten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kholten going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kholten a common name?
We classify Kholten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kholten most popular?
The single biggest year for Kholten was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kholten is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kholten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kholten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kholten in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kholten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kholten in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kholten can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Kholten?
See how many people have the name Kholten on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.