Girl
Holly
holly tree
About Holly
This charming name evokes images of festive winter celebrations and evergreen traditions. Holly brings to mind a spirited child with rosy cheeks and bright eyes, someone who carries warmth wherever she goes. The name has a crisp, clean sound that feels both vintage and contemporary, making it versatile across generations. Parents who choose Holly often appreciate its botanical connection and the way it balances sweetness with strength. It's a name that works beautifully in childhood, yet transitions gracefully into professional settings. Holly suggests someone approachable and genuine, with an innate ability to make others feel comfortable. The single-syllable simplicity gives it an honest, unpretentious quality while maintaining sophistication. This name has enjoyed steady popularity without becoming overly common, offering the perfect blend of familiarity and individuality.
Popularity of the Name Holly
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | #981 | ||||
| 1938 | #867 | ||||
| 1939 | #832 | ||||
| 1940 | #829 | ||||
| 1941 | #611 | ||||
| 1942 | #489 | ||||
| 1943 | #410 | ||||
| 1944 | #415 | ||||
| 1945 | #353 | ||||
| 1946 | #331 | ||||
| 1947 | #295 | ||||
| 1948 | #294 | ||||
| 1949 | #307 | ||||
| 1950 | #266 | ||||
| 1951 | #237 | ||||
| 1952 | #214 | ||||
| 1953 | #199 | ||||
| 1954 | #166 | ||||
| 1955 | #144 | ||||
| 1956 | #162 | ||||
| 1957 | #157 | ||||
| 1958 | #168 | ||||
| 1959 | #168 | ||||
| 1960 | #161 | ||||
| 1961 | #161 | ||||
| 1962 | #148 | ||||
| 1963 | #132 | ||||
| 1964 | #121 | ||||
| 1965 | #113 | ||||
| 1966 | #101 | ||||
| 1967 | #109 | ||||
| 1968 | #103 | ||||
| 1969 | #87 | ||||
| 1970 | #74 | ||||
| 1971 | #76 | ||||
| 1972 | #71 | ||||
| 1973 | #54 | ||||
| 1974 | #56 | #222 | |||
| 1975 | #55 | #239 | |||
| 1976 | #56 | #164 | #406 | ||
| 1977 | #52 | #169 | |||
| 1978 | #55 | #169 | |||
| 1979 | #48 | #153 | #490 | ||
| 1980 | #52 | #151 | |||
| 1981 | #63 | #132 | #571 | ||
| 1982 | #61 | #106 | |||
| 1983 | #48 | #71 | #380 | ||
| 1984 | #53 | #36 | #375 | ||
| 1985 | #56 | #33 | #244 | ||
| 1986 | #63 | #36 | #195 | ||
| 1987 | #71 | #41 | #219 | ||
| 1988 | #72 | #36 | #178 | ||
| 1989 | #79 | #37 | #187 | ||
| 1990 | #89 | #33 | #142 | ||
| 1991 | #105 | #47 | #177 | #105 | |
| 1992 | #99 | #48 | #136 | #99 | |
| 1993 | #108 | #37 | #105 | #100 | |
| 1994 | #112 | #16 | #94 | #102 | |
| 1995 | #126 | #26 | #74 | #105 | |
| 1996 | #130 | #20 | #67 | #113 | |
| 1997 | #152 | #22 | #18 | #65 | #97 |
| 1998 | #163 | #23 | #18 | #75 | #117 |
| 1999 | #180 | #25 | #31 | #46 | #127 |
| 2000 | #189 | #19 | #21 | #55 | #115 |
| 2001 | #219 | #17 | #21 | #49 | #161 |
| 2002 | #231 | #12 | #17 | #35 | #146 |
| 2003 | #261 | #12 | #16 | #28 | #150 |
| 2004 | #293 | #17 | #18 | #25 | #178 |
| 2005 | #310 | #19 | #18 | #29 | #207 |
| 2006 | #346 | #20 | #23 | #33 | #211 |
| 2007 | #339 | #21 | #22 | #32 | #256 |
| 2008 | #364 | #20 | #21 | #26 | #216 |
| 2009 | #381 | #17 | #24 | #22 | #297 |
| 2010 | #409 | #25 | #26 | #12 | #308 |
| 2011 | #420 | #25 | #27 | #23 | #240 |
| 2012 | #425 | #25 | #30 | #19 | #270 |
| 2013 | #451 | #29 | #49 | #24 | #307 |
| 2014 | #448 | #32 | #45 | #21 | #243 |
| 2015 | #491 | #40 | #52 | #28 | #274 |
| 2016 | #527 | #51 | #70 | #23 | #301 |
| 2017 | #493 | #52 | #102 | #27 | #228 |
| 2018 | #513 | #52 | #109 | #23 | #328 |
| 2019 | #483 | #68 | #73 | #21 | #305 |
| 2020 | #479 | #78 | #78 | #29 | #249 |
| 2021 | #465 | #88 | #170 | #32 | #270 |
| 2022 | #457 | #98 | #151 | #43 | #324 |
| 2023 | #453 | #122 | #120 | #43 | #345 |
| 2024 | #420 | #127 | #161 | #40 | #348 |
| 2025 | #416 | #152 | #166 | #70 | #321 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Holly
Names Similar to Holly
Nicknames for Holly
- Hol
- Holls
- Hollie
- Hols
Famous People Named Holly
| Holly Hunter | American actress |
| Holly Madison | American model and television personality |
| Holly Marie Combs | American actress |
| Holly Valance | Australian actress and singer |
| Holly Williams | American singer-songwriter |
| Holly Near | American singer-songwriter and activist |
| Holly Dunn | American country music singer |
| Holly Johnson | English musician and lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood |
| Holly Black | American author |
| Holly Branson | British businesswoman and daughter of Richard Branson |
| Holly Taylor | Canadian actress |
Characters Named Holly
| Holly Flax | Character from the TV show "The Office" |
| Holly Short | Character from the "Artemis Fowl" book series |
| Holly Cleary | Character from the "Ramona Quimby" book series |
| Holly Wheeler | Character from the TV show "Stranger Things" |
| Holly Hills | Character from the film "Spy Kids" |
| Holly Goodhead | Character from the James Bond film "Moonraker" |
| Holly Cunningham | Character from the TV show "Hollyoaks" |