Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Holger
2 syllablesPeak year: 19166 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Holger's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Holger's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Holger |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
Holger through the decades
- Holger peaked in 1916, when 16 babies were named Holger in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1952–2002), use of Holger has fallen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.