Holton is an English given name of Old English origin, derived from the word 'holt', meaning 'wood' or 'small wood'. It was originally a surname used to denote someone who lived near a wooded area. The name Holton gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century and has since been used interchangeably with other similar-sounding names such as Holden and Holt.
The name Holton experienced a significant rise in popularity over the past century, with a notable spike beginning around the year 2000. Between 1914 and 1986, there were fewer than 50 births per year on average. However, starting from 1989, the annual birth count began to steadily increase, reaching double digits consistently by the mid-1990s. The most significant leap occurred between 2003 and 2007, during which time the number of Holton births more than doubled, from 21 in 2003 to 42 in 2007. This trend continued through to recent years, with an all-time high of 51 births recorded in 2021. Overall, there have been a total of 979 Holton births since 1914.