Golden
- Pronunciation
- [Gol-den]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Blond
- Origin
- English
Golden Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,886 baby boys have been named Golden. The name peaked in 2023 with 67 US births that year (rank #2154). In 2024, ranked #2673 nationally — 519 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Golden
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Golden births are: West Virginia (153), California (52), North Carolina (42).
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Golden's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Golden
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Compare Golden to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Golden against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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