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Holly

female

Meaning

"Holly Plant"

From the plant name, it functions as a nature-derived English given name with seasonal associations.

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Popularity History of Holly

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#419Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#419

Holly was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+32

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Holly Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Holly.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Holly

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Holly, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

21 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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