Hollister Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
80% Masculine / 20% Feminine
Meaning:
Hollister is an English name meaning 'maker or seller of holsters'.
Meaning of the Name Hollister
Hollister is an English name that originated from the surname 'Holster', meaning 'maker or seller of holsters' (a holster is a container for holding a handgun). It is derived from the Old English words 'hol' meaning 'hollow' and 'stor' meaning 'storage'. The name became popular as a given name in the late 19th century in America. Hollister can also be associated with the American clothing retailer, which borrowed the name to evoke a sense of California beach culture.
Popularity of the Name Hollister
The popularity for the name Hollister peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 14 births, which ranked number 14,134 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Hollister had the most female births in 1954 with 5, which ranked number 5,752 out of 6,624 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 14, which ranked number 5,944 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hollister has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Hollister has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hollister
- 10 Year Trend of Hollister: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hollister: -100.00%
Popularity of Hollister by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hollister. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hollister in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hollister is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hollister
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