Hollyanne
Feminine name of English origin, combining elements from the names Holly and Anne.
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Hollyanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hollyanne today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hollyanne births was 1988 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hollyanne. 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
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
1988
14 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2011 SSA rank
#17,790
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Hollyanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hollyanne from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 74 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
Hollyanne 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 Hollyanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hollyanne
Hollyanne is a given name of English origin, derived from the combination of the names Holly and Anne. The name Holly is believed to have originated from the Old English word "holen," which referred to the holly tree or plant. The name Anne, on the other hand, is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest known use of the name Hollyanne can be traced back to the late 20th century, specifically in the United Kingdom and the United States. It gained popularity as a distinctive and modern combination of two traditional names, reflecting the trend of creating unique names during that period.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Hollyanne specifically, the name Holly has been used as a given name since the 16th century, and Anne has been a common name throughout history, with roots in various cultures and religions.
Some notable individuals with the first name Hollyanne include:
1. Hollyanne Milley (born 1981), an American actress known for her roles in television series such as "Burn Notice" and "The Glades."
2. Hollyanne Strachan (born 1983), a British television presenter and journalist who has worked for various channels, including Sky Sports and BBC Radio.
3. Hollyanne Karnofsky (born 1976), an American author and educational consultant who has written several books on parenting and child development.
4. Hollyanne Wayborn (born 1972), a Canadian painter and mixed media artist whose works have been exhibited in galleries across North America.
5. Hollyanne Vickers (born 1988), a former English cricketer who represented the national team in various international competitions.
It is worth noting that the name Hollyanne, while unique and modern, has not gained widespread popularity globally. However, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that combines traditional elements with a contemporary flair.
People
Hollyanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hollyanne 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
Hollyanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hollyanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hollyanne 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Hollyanne a common name?
We classify Hollyanne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hollyanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Hollyanne was 1988, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hollyanne is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hollyanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hollyanne 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.