How Many People Are Named Holley?
Complete statistics for the name Holley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Holley, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 76,672 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 4,304 people named Holley living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1974.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 4,649 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Holley Through the Generations
Holley has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1974 when 113 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 31% under 30, 54% aged 30-60, and 15% over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across generations. The average age of someone named Holley is 40, suggesting a name that's both classic and modern, slowly declining but still cherished by many.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Holley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Holley
How Many People Have the Name Holley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 28,921 people in the United States currently share the name Holley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,461 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Holley a Common or Rare Name?
Holley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Holley Mean?
Holley means "creative variant of Holly" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Holley in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Holley Most Popular?
The name Holley reached peak popularity in 1974, with 113 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Holley?
Approximately 28,921 people named Holley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28,921. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,461 Americans.
Is Holley a rare name?
Holley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,461 Americans has this name.
What does the name Holley mean?
Holley means "creative variant of Holly" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Holley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Holley are male and 99% are female.
When was Holley most popular?
Holley peaked in 1974 with 113 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.