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Holter

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOHL-ter /ˈhoʊl.tər/High

Meaning: A German/English surname — from holt, 'a small wood/copse', hence 'one who lives in or by a wood'; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: One who lives in a wood/holt: Holter is a German/English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman, English
MeaningA German/English surname — from holt, 'a small wood/copse', hence 'one who lives in or by a wood'; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#11168 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Holter is a German/English surname — from holt, 'a small wood/copse', hence 'one who lives in or by a wood' (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'HOHL-ter').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, by-the-wood at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Holter comes from holt, 'a small wood/copse', hence 'one who lives in or by a wood' — a crisp surname-name (we note the surname; said 'HOHL-ter').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Holter — surname-name

Variations

HolsterHoller

Nicknames

Holt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Holter mean?

Holter is a German/English surname — 'one who lives in or by a wood' (from holt, 'a small wood'). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Holter?

It's said HOHL-ter /ˈhoʊl.tər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Holter a boy or girl name?

Holter is a boy's name.

How popular is Holter?

Holter is a very rare name in the U.S.

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