Hollynd
A name with potential origins in English referring to a holly tree.
Name Census estimates that about 58 living Americans carry the first name Hollynd. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hollynd today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hollynd births was 2013 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hollynd. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hollynd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
58
~ 1 in 5,909,558 Americans
Peak year
2013
8 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,593
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Hollynd: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hollynd from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hollynd remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hollynd 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 Hollynd 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 Hollynd
The given name Hollynd is a relatively modern name with roots that can be traced back to the Old English language. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two words: "hol" meaning "hollow" and "lund" meaning "grove" or "wooded area." The name essentially translates to "one who dwells in a small valley or hollow surrounded by woods."
The earliest recorded use of the name Hollynd dates back to the 16th century, when it was found in historical records from rural areas of England. During this time period, many place names and surnames were adopted as given names, reflecting the close connection between people and the natural landscapes they inhabited.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Hollynd was a farmer named Hollynd Smythe, who lived in the village of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, in the late 1500s. Records indicate that he was a respected member of the local community and played a role in the village's agricultural activities.
In the 17th century, the name Hollynd gained some prominence among Puritan families in New England. One notable bearer of the name was Hollynd Winthrop (1608-1676), the son of John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hollynd Winthrop was a prominent figure in the colony and served as a military leader and magistrate.
Another notable individual with the name Hollynd was Hollynd Everett (1790-1865), an American politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1835 to 1839. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives and played a significant role in the negotiation of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty with Great Britain in 1842.
In the 19th century, the name Hollynd was also found among families in Scotland and Ireland. One example is Hollynd MacDonald (1823-1901), a Scottish poet and author who wrote extensively about the landscape and culture of the Highlands.
While not a common name throughout history, Hollynd has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life. From farmers and military leaders to politicians and poets, the name has been borne by those with a connection to the natural world and a sense of resilience, reflecting its origins as a name associated with dwelling in wooded areas and valleys.
People
Hollynd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hollynd 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
Hollynd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hollynd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 58 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hollynd 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 5,909,558 US residents.
Is Hollynd a common name?
We classify Hollynd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hollynd most popular?
The single biggest year for Hollynd was 2013, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hollynd is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hollynd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hollynd a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hollynd 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.
Is Hollynd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hollynd in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hollynd can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Hollynd?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.