How Many People Are Named Holly?
Complete statistics for the name Holly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Holly, a name that evokes images of festive greenery and winter cheer, is uncommon yet cherished. It's estimated that 191,785 people in the US today carry this name, making up 1 in 1,721 Americans. Interestingly, Holly peaked in popularity back in 1983 with 6,415 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 206,089 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: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Holly Through the Generations
Holly has seen a steady presence throughout American history, with its peak occurring in 1983 when 6,415 babies were given this name. Today, there are 191,785 people named Holly living in the United States, reflecting a slow decline in usage since its heyday. The age distribution among those named Holly is fairly even, with 13% under 30, 66% aged 30-60, and 21% over 60, indicating a broad generational appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Holly's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Holly
How Many People Have the Name Holly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,365 people in the United States currently share the name Holly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,623 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Holly a Common or Rare Name?
Holly 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 Holly Mean?
Holly means "holly tree" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Holly in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Holly Most Popular?
The name Holly reached peak popularity in 1983, with 6,415 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 Holly?
Approximately 8,365 people named Holly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,365. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,623 Americans.
Is Holly a rare name?
Holly is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,623 Americans has this name.
What does the name Holly mean?
Holly means "holly tree" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Holly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Holly are male and 100% are female.
When was Holly most popular?
Holly peaked in 1983 with 6,415 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.