Holly: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An evergreen plant bringing winter cheer.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #481
- Peak
- #48 in 1979
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Holly Means
Holly is a girl name of English origin. An evergreen plant bringing winter cheer.
How Popular Holly Is
Holly currently ranks #481 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #48 in 1979. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Holly
- Holly reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #48 in 1979.
- Holly has been a top 100 name across 163+ years of American history.
- Holly is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Holly
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Holly
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Holly.
Questions About Holly
What does Holly mean?
Holly is a girl name of English origin. An evergreen plant bringing winter cheer.
How popular is Holly?
Holly currently ranks #481 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #48 in 1979. It has held steady.
Where does Holly come from?
Holly comes from English roots. Holly reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #48 in 1979.
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