Holly
girl name#416 in 2025Holly entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #48 in 1979, ranks #416 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1893–2025
#416
rank today
#48
peak (1979)
751
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1447 |
| 1900s | #1407 |
| 1910s | #1965 |
| 1920s | #1970 |
| 1930s | #1182 |
| 1940s | #433 |
| 1950s | #188 |
| 1960s | #124 |
| 1970s | #60 |
| 1980s | #62 |
| 1990s | #126 |
| 2000s | #293 |
| 2010s | #466 |
| 2020s | #448 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Holly has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 193,000 people named Holly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Holly alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Holly in 2025?
- Holly ranks #416 among US girl names in 2025, with 751 babies given the name.
- When was the name Holly most popular?
- Holly peaked in 1979, reaching #48 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Holly with classmates?
- Holly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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