Wooded island or stone
Holstyn is a modern American variation of the surname Holst or the place name Holstein. It likely derives from the Germanic 'holsten', referring to inhabitants of a wooded area, or potentially from Old Norse roots meaning a stony place or island.
About 9 boys were named Holstyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
