boy's name
Bolden
BOHL-dun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 61
Bolden is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1927, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bolden Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Bolden?
In 2017, Bolden was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bolden
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bolden Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bolden over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bolden
- English BOHL-dun
Sibling Names for Bolden
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bolden — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bolden
How popular is the name Bolden?
In 2017, Bolden was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bolden a girl's or a boy's name?
Bolden is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bolden?
Bolden has 2 syllables.
When was Bolden most popular?
Bolden peaked in 1927, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.