How Many People Are Named Hollis?

Complete statistics for the name Hollis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hollis
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Hollis, a very rare male name, is held by just 11,585 people in the US today, making up 1 in 28,485 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 2024 with 396 births, marking a modern trend among younger parents.

~27,084
Living in US
1 in 12,238
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,585
Worldwide Bearers
#43,141
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
17
🇩🇪 Germany
15
🇵🇭 Philippines
13
🇦🇺 Australia
10
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇮🇳 India
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
6
🇰🇷 South Korea
5
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,305 (63%)
♀ Female
4,280 (37%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
5,257
Would be under 30 (25%)
2,549
Would be 30–60 (12%)
13,231
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 21,037 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hollis Through the Generations

Hollis stands out as a name that's seen a resurgence in recent years, despite its overall rarity. With only 11,585 individuals bearing the name in the United States, it's clear that Hollis is a choice made by a select few. Interestingly, 63% of those named Hollis are over 60, which might suggest a generational shift where the name was once more prevalent among older generations but is now gaining traction among younger families. This unique blend of historical presence and contemporary appeal makes Hollis a fascinating case study in naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,119
Georgia 1,143
Alabama 1,108
Tennessee 1,022
Mississippi 757
Louisiana 681
New York 546
California 486
Arkansas 437
North Carolina 361

✨ Similar Names to Hollis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hollis's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Hollis

How Many People Have the Name Hollis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27,084 people in the United States currently share the name Hollis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,238 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Hollis a Common or Rare Name?

Hollis 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 Hollis Mean?

Hollis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hollis in SSA data, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

When Was Hollis Most Popular?

The name Hollis reached peak popularity in 2024, with 396 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Hollis?

Approximately 27,084 people named Hollis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27,084. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,238 Americans.

Is Hollis a rare name?

Hollis is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,238 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hollis mean?

Hollis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Hollis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 63% of people named Hollis are male and 37% are female.

When was Hollis most popular?

Hollis peaked in 2024 with 396 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US27,084
All-Time Births27,084
1 in X1 in 12,238
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age65
Peak Year2024
World Rank#43,141
Male %63%
Female %37%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.