Golden: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: g-ohld-ehn
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 11, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Golden, precious

Radiating brightness and precious value, Golden is a bold and luminous name choice for a child. Used both as a given name and a surname, Golden symbolizes wealth, rarity, and beauty—much like the metal itself. It suggests something treasured and timeless, often used as a metaphor for beloved children. While traditionally more common as a surname, it has seen use as a unique first name for both boys and girls, offering a rich meaning that combines radiance, warmth, and high worth.

Golden Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Golden is currently #7888 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Golden is currently #3464 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Golden is currently #3782 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Golden is currently #1667 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Golden is currently #4174 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Golden is currently #1872 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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