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Kolden

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL-den /ˈkoʊl.dɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the English place-name Colden, 'the coal valley/dark valley' (col, 'coal', + denu, 'valley'); also echoes Colton and Golden; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Coal valley: Kolden is an English place-name (echoing Colton/Golden). Crisp and contemporary (said 'KOHL-den'). Routes layered.
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MeaningFrom the English place-name Colden, 'the coal valley/dark valley' (col, 'coal', + denu, 'valley'); also echoes Colton and Golden; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10241 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619992025

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

Kolden comes from the English place-name Colden, 'the coal valley/dark valley' (col, 'coal', + denu, 'valley'); it also echoes Colton and Golden (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KOHL-den').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, coal-valley at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kolden is 'the coal valley/dark valley' from the English place-name Colden (col, 'coal', + denu, 'valley') — also echoing Colton and Golden — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KOHL-den').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kolden — English place-name; routes layered

Variations

ColdenKoldyn

Nicknames

Kol

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If you like Kolden…

Colden— the standard spelling
Colton— a kin Col- name
Holden— a rhyming -olden name
Golden— a companion -olden name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kolden mean?

Kolden is an English place-name, 'the coal valley/dark valley' (col + denu); also echoes Colton/Golden. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kolden?

It's said KOHL-den /ˈkoʊl.dɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kolden a boy or girl name?

Kolden is a boy's name.

How popular is Kolden?

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

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