girl name
Holly
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#416 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Holly in the US, 1880–2025
Holly first appears in US records in 1893. It peaked in 1983, when 6,388 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 751.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Holly a boy or a girl name?
Holly is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Holly?
In 2025, Holly ranked #416 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Holly most popular?
Holly was most popular in 1983, when about 6,388 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.