Holly
Female name · ↓ Falling
77,676
Total Births
1983
Peak Year
#450
Rank 2023
1936
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Holly
Holly is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 77,676 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 76 births |
| 1940s | 1,604 births |
| 1950s | 7,454 births |
| 1960s | 12,614 births |
| 1970s | 19,920 births |
| 1980s | 19,225 births |
| 1990s | 10,478 births |
| 2000s | 4,276 births |
| 2010s | 1,470 births |
| 2020s | 559 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Holly?
Holly has been given to 77,676 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1983 with 2,473 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #450.
Is Holly a boy or girl name?
Holly is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Holly most popular?
Holly was most popular in 1983, when 2,473 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Holly?
Holly first appeared in US records in 1936.