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How Many People Are Named Holly?
Estimated people named Holly living in the U.S. today
185,478
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 206,089
- Peak year: 1983 (6,415 births)
- Estimated living today: 185,478
Holly by age group — who carries the name today?
Holly popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Holly
Holly has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 206,089 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 185,478 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,843 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Hollys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Holly in the US?
An estimated 185,478 people named Holly are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Holly uncommon — about 1 in 1,843 Americans.
Is Holly a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Holly is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Holly most popular?
Holly peaked in 1983, when 6,415 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Holly?
Holly ranks #293 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).