Hollis first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Hollis has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Hollis

From a surname of English origin referring to a dweller by the hollies.

Popularity of Hollis by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Hollis is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 60% of people named Hollis being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 219 male babies and 160 female babies born with the name Hollis.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 219 160
2022 212 129
2021 199 166
2020 203 146
2019 182 127
2018 147 122
2017 186 153
2016 124 127
2015 176 106
2014 125 114
2013 126 98
2012 110 64
2011 102 60
2010 87 49
2009 76 39
2008 73 49
2007 66 41
2006 58 38
2005 37 30
2004 34 26
2003 52 23
2002 41 27
2001 36 27
2000 31 18
1999 58 20
1998 41 29
1997 34 32
1996 40 22
1995 45 24
1994 35 23
1993 44 23
1992 51 36
1991 53 28
1990 44 45
1989 41 39
1988 42 30
1987 46 27
1986 32 24
1985 52 29
1984 46 35
1983 52 26
1982 50 22
1981 46 25
1980 63 24
1979 62 18
1978 66 20
1977 69 20
1976 64 16
1975 45 18
1974 73 21

The history of the first name Hollis

The name Hollis has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the combination of the words "hol" meaning hollow or hole, and "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest. It likely emerged as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a hollow or depression in a meadow or woodland area.

The earliest recorded use of Hollis as a given name dates back to the 13th century in England. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hollis of Ermington, a landholder in Devon, England, mentioned in records from around 1275.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hollis Ayloffe was recorded as a landowner and member of the gentry in Berkshire, England. He lived during the reign of King Edward III, circa 1330-1380.

During the English Renaissance, Hollis Greville (1554-1619) was a prominent figure, serving as a member of Parliament and courtier to Queen Elizabeth I. He was also a patron of the arts and a supporter of the Virginia Company, which established the first permanent English settlement in North America.

In the 17th century, Hollis Frampton (1636-1701) was an English politician and member of the House of Commons, representing the borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis.

Another notable bearer of the name was Hollis French (1779-1849), an American politician and lawyer who served as the 22nd Governor of New Hampshire from 1831 to 1838.

While the name Hollis has historically been more common in English-speaking countries, it has also been used in other cultures and languages over time, likely adopted from its English origins.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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