What does the name Holly mean?

The name Holly means "Holly tree".

What is the origin of the name Holly?

Holly is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Holly?

In 2023, 739 babies were named Holly in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Holly a girl's name?

Yes, Holly is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Holly

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Births Last Year: 739 →

All-Time Total: 204,483

Peak Year: 1983

Holly is derived from the Old English word "holen," meaning "to prick." It is also associated with the holly tree, known for its prickly leaves and red berries.

Notable Namesakes

Holly Hunter - Actress known for "The Piano" and "Broadcast News."
Holly Madison - Model and reality TV star on "The Girls Next Door."
Holly Willoughby - British TV presenter and host.
Holly Marie Combs - Actress from "Charmed" and "Pretty Little Liars."
Holly Valance - Australian singer and actress.
Holly Golightly - Fictional character from "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Holly Johnson - Lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Holly Near - American singer-songwriter and activist.
Holly Humberstone - British singer-songwriter.
Holly Peers - English glamour model.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Holly

Adeline Zoey Jordan Elise Lily Violet Lilah Rylie

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Holly

Miles Oliver Marcus Benjamin Dean Paul Levi Cody

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Holly

Holli Hollie

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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