Colden is a unisex given name of American origin, derived from the surname Colding which is of Anglo-Saxon descent. It means "cold hill" or "cold valley". The name was brought to America by English settlers and has since become quite rare, appearing infrequently in birth records. Despite its rarity, Colden has a unique and interesting sound that makes it stand out among other names.
The name Colden experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1980s onwards, with a notable spike starting around the year 2000. Between 2000 and 2016, the number of births annually ranged between 14 to 56, indicating that this period saw the highest frequency of the name Colden. However, there was a decline in popularity after 2016, with birth numbers ranging from 30 to 44 until 2023. Overall, from 1944 to 2023, there were a total of 974 births named Colden.