Holly
5 countries#416 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Holly was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
206,845 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #416 · peaked in 1983 with 6,415 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
60,047 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #84 · peaked in 2002 with 3,854 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
51,103 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #95 · peaked in 2002 with 3,435 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7,025 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #77 · peaked in 2002 with 322 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,919 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #87 · peaked in 2010 with 119 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
183 births recorded 1954–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 2015 with 16 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Holly’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #346 | — |
| 2007 | #339 | ↑7 |
| 2008 | #364 | ↓25 |
| 2009 | #380 | ↓16 |
| 2010 | #409 | ↓29 |
| 2011 | #420 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #425 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #450 | ↓25 |
| 2014 | #448 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #491 | ↓43 |
| 2016 | #527 | ↓36 |
| 2017 | #493 | ↑34 |
| 2018 | #512 | ↓19 |
| 2019 | #483 | ↑29 |
| 2020 | #479 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #465 | ↑14 |
| 2022 | #457 | ↑8 |
| 2023 | #453 | ↑4 |
| 2024 | #420 | ↑33 |
| 2025 | #416 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Holly
Is Holly a popular name?
Yes — Holly currently ranks #416 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Holly more common for boys or girls?
Holly is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Holly most popular?
Holly peaked in 1983 in United States, with 6,415 recorded births that year.
Is Holly rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Holly’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1091 in 1893 to #416 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Holly?
At least 267,075 babies have been recorded with the name Holly across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Holly popular in more than one country?
Yes — Holly appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Holly?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Holly include Nalani, Finley, Charlee, Harley.
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