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Holly
GirlMeaning of Holly: English: 'the holly tree'
Holly is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 417th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 137th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#417
751 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#137
367 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
206,845
First recorded 1880 · peak 1983
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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