Holy stone or settlement in a hollow
Holston is an English surname-turned-given-name with two primary etymological paths. It may derive from 'hollow stone' or 'holy stone,' or it could be a locational name referring to a settlement (tun) in a hollow. In the United States, it is strongly associated with the Holston River and the Holston Mountain range in the Appalachian region.
About 35 boys were named Holston in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Early American explorer for whom the Holston River is named
