Golden
2 countries#2572 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Golden was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,229 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2572 · peaked in 1919 with 128 births
Most common in: West Virginia, Kentucky, California, Texas, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12 births recorded 2006–2017 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12 births recorded 2006–2017 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Golden’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6460 | — |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↑1250 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↓1977 |
| 2009 | #7236 | ↓49 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↑2189 |
| 2011 | #4509 | ↑538 |
| 2012 | #4251 | ↑258 |
| 2013 | #4621 | ↓370 |
| 2014 | #4014 | ↑607 |
| 2015 | #3775 | ↑239 |
| 2016 | #5318 | ↓1543 |
| 2017 | #3440 | ↑1878 |
| 2018 | #3524 | ↓84 |
| 2019 | #2808 | ↑716 |
| 2020 | #3025 | ↓217 |
| 2021 | #2652 | ↑373 |
| 2022 | #2830 | ↓178 |
| 2023 | #2147 | ↑683 |
| 2024 | #2674 | ↓527 |
| 2025 | #2572 | ↑102 |
Frequently asked questions about Golden
Is Golden a popular name?
Yes — Golden currently ranks #2572 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Golden more common for boys or girls?
Golden is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Golden most popular?
Golden peaked in 1919 in United States, with 128 recorded births that year.
Is Golden rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Golden’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #745 in 1880 to #2572 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Golden?
At least 5,241 babies have been recorded with the name Golden across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Golden popular in more than one country?
Yes — Golden appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Golden?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Golden include Essa, Evian, Jahlil, Jeshua.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Golden in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.