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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.0 years old
📈 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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