Holly

Rank 458th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Holly was 458th most popular baby name for girls and 916th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 688 babies were named Holly in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,878 babies in the United States were named Holly. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Holly is around 45 to 46 years old.

The name "Holly" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Holly is .

Holly Meaning & Origin

The name Holly is of English origin and symbolizes the evergreen holly tree, evoking connotations of resilience, beauty, and holiday joy.

The name Holly is described as festive, lively and serene.

Pronunciation

Holly is pronounced hol-ly in English. The name Holly has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Holly

Holly is also the name of a type of evergreen shrub or tree, known for its bright red berries and glossy, prickly leaves. It's often associated with Christmas decorations.

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Data Source

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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