Hollie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
7% Masculine / 93% Feminine
Meaning:
Hollie means 'holly tree' and has a cheerful and energetic vibe.
Meaning of the Name Hollie
Hollie is a variant spelling of the name Holly, which comes from the English word for the holly tree. The holly tree is known for its bright red berries and prickly leaves, symbolizing protection and rebirth. The name Hollie has a cheerful and energetic vibe, often associated with the holiday season.
Popularity of the Name Hollie
The popularity for the name Hollie peaked in popularity in the year 1983 with 653 births, which ranked number 648 out of 17,676 unique names for that year. Hollie had the most female births in 1983 with 653, which ranked number 347 out of 12,071 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 40, which ranked number 1,082 out of 4,810 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hollie has declined sharply over the last ten years from 136 births to 72 births, a decline of -47.06%. Among females, Hollie has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 136 births to 72 births, a decline of -47.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hollie
- 20 Year Trend of Hollie: -52.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Hollie: -47.06%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hollie: -47.06%
Popularity of Hollie by State
Among females, Hollie was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hollie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hollie
- Total Births of Hollie: 68 (-6.16%)
- Female Births of Hollie: 68 (-6.16%)
Given the downward trend of Hollie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.16% decrease in total births, for a total of 68 births in 2024. For Females, births for Hollie have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 68 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.16%.