Hollie
Feminine variant of the English name Holly, derived from the holly tree.
Name Census estimates that about 16,881 living Americans carry the first name Hollie. It is a predominantly female name (92.7% of registrations). The average person named Hollie today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hollie births was 1983 (662 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hollie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
17K
~ 1 in 20,304 Americans
Peak year
1983
662 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1987 SSA rank
#3,022
Tracked since 1880
Gender
Gender distribution for Hollie
Hollie leans heavily female at 92.7% of total registrations, but 1,453 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hollie as a male name
- Ranked #5,718 in 1987
- 7 male births in 1987
- Peak: 1919 (40 births)
Hollie as a female name
- Ranked #3,022 in 2024
- 54 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1983 (653 births)
Popularity
Hollie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hollie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 5,203 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hollie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hollie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hollies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 46 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Hollie, while Wyoming, Montana, Hawaii recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 309 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hollie
The name Hollie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hol" or "hol-eg," which referred to a small valley or hollow. This name was likely given to individuals who lived in or near such geographical features. It was also sometimes used as a surname derived from these place names.
In the early medieval period, the name Hollie appeared in various forms, such as Holley, Hollie, and Hollye, in records from regions like England, Scotland, and Ireland. Some historians suggest that the name may have been influenced by the Old Norse word "hol," meaning a small island or hill.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hollie dates back to the 13th century, when a woman named Hollie de Wynton was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Oxfordshire in 1268. In the 14th century, a Hollie de Brakenbergh was recorded in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379.
Among notable historical figures with the name Hollie, one can mention Hollie Shawcross (1891-1967), a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament. Another notable bearer of the name was Hollie Stevens (1924-2012), an American actress and singer who appeared in several films and television shows in the mid-20th century.
In the realm of literature, Hollie Overton (born 1983) is an American author known for her psychological thriller novels, including "Baby Doll" and "The Walls." Hollie Hewitt (born 1984) is a former professional soccer player from New Zealand who represented her country in international competitions.
Additionally, Hollie Doyle (born 1996) is a British jockey who has achieved significant success in flat racing, becoming the first female jockey to win a British Classic race when she triumphed in the 2022 Epsom Oaks.
While these are just a few examples, the name Hollie has been used throughout history across various cultures and regions, reflecting its enduring popularity and unique origins.
People
Hollie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hollie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hollie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hollie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16,881 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hollie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,304 US residents.
Is Hollie a common name?
We classify Hollie as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19,846 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hollie most popular?
The single biggest year for Hollie was 1983, when 662 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hollie is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hollie a female name?
Yes, 92.7% of people registered as Hollie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.