boy's name
Holger
HOL-ger (German)
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 244
Holger is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 5 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.
- Holger is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Holger Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Holger?
In 2002, Holger was given to 5 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 Holger
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Holger Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Holger over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Holger
- German HOL-ger
Sibling Names for Holger
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Holger — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Holger
How popular is the name Holger?
In 2002, Holger was given to 5 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 Holger a girl's or a boy's name?
Holger is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Holger?
Holger has 2 syllables.
When was Holger most popular?
Holger peaked in 1916, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.