How Many People Are Named Holly?

206,089

people in the United States are named Holly

1 in 1,625 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#386

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0615%

Of US population

Peak Year

1983

6,415 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: HAHL-ee
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the English word for the holly tree, ultimately derived from Old English holen.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.3%
Male
0.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 45.0 years old

Young (<30) 35,462
17.2%
Adult (30–60) 135,032
65.5%
Senior (>60) 35,595
17.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 16,723
Ohio 13,140
Texas 12,070
Pennsylvania 11,840
New York 10,407
Michigan 9,700
Illinois 8,815
Florida 6,851
Indiana 6,031
Wisconsin 5,710

💡 Fun Facts About "Holly"

  • 739 babies were named Holly in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1983
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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