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The name 'Golden' originates from Old English, derived from the word for the precious metal gold, indicating a relationship to value and beauty. It evolved through Middle English into its modern form. The name embodies positive traits associated with wealth and prosperity, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is considered unique in contemporary usage, with notable individuals bearing the name.

The name Golden is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Golden has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Golden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 900th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1360th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1966th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2784th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4426th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5785th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3150th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1024th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2178th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4506th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8445th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9743rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12172nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4424th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Golden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.