Meaning: Deep valley
The story
An English surname name from a place name. Holden Caulfield, the central character of The Catcher in the Rye, gives it a recognizable modern literary association.
Famous namesakes
- Holden CaulfieldThe Catcher in the Rye character
On screen
Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Literary
- Surname-style
Origins
Holden comes from English.
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