Hollyann
Feminine name combining "holly" meaning a prickly evergreen plant with "Ann".
Name Census estimates that about 588 living Americans carry the first name Hollyann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hollyann today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hollyann births was 1988 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hollyann. 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
588
~ 1 in 582,916 Americans
Peak year
1988
63 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2019 SSA rank
#14,458
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Hollyann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hollyann from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 237 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hollyann 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 Hollyann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hollyanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hollyann
The name Hollyann is a relatively modern combination of two distinct names, Holly and Ann. Holly is a name derived from the English word for the holly plant, a shrub with prickly leaves and red berries often associated with Christmas. The name Ann, on the other hand, has its roots in the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Holly as a given name dates back to the 16th century in England. It was likely inspired by the holly plant's significance in Christmas traditions and its symbolism of fertility and renewal. Ann, meanwhile, has been a popular name since ancient times, appearing in various forms across cultures, including Anna, Anne, and Hanna.
While there are no definitive records of the name Hollyann appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the combination of the two names is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the 20th century as a unique and whimsical way to honor both nature and grace.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Hollyann was Hollyann Krahulik, an American author and journalist born in 1952. Another notable bearer of the name is Hollyann Millie, a British singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1980s as part of the pop group Bucks Fizz.
In the realm of sports, Hollyann Buckborough was a professional tennis player from Australia who competed in the 1980s and 1990s. Hollyann Stognief, born in 1968, is an American entrepreneur and author known for her work in the field of personal development.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Hollyann is Hollyann Darnell, an American painter and artist who has exhibited her work extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Her vibrant and colorful paintings often explore themes of nature and the human experience.
While the name Hollyann may not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, its unique blend of natural and graceful elements has made it a memorable and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that combines tradition with a touch of whimsy.
People
Hollyann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hollyann 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
Hollyann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hollyann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 588 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hollyann 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 582,916 US residents.
Is Hollyann a common name?
We classify Hollyann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 619 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hollyann most popular?
The single biggest year for Hollyann was 1988, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hollyann is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hollyann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hollyann 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.