Holland
Every Holland since 1888 — 11,007 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Holland
Holland is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #550 in 2025 with 550 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 11,007 American babies have been named Holland — about 71% girls and 29% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 686 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Holland stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Holland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 550 | #550 | 136 | #1,367 |
| 2024 | 499 | #602 | 111 | #1,566 |
| 2023 | 520 | #572 | 111 | #1,570 |
| 2022 | 507 | #591 | 112 | #1,580 |
| 2021 | 462 | #644 | 88 | #1,793 |
| 2020 | 396 | #708 | 107 | #1,544 |
| 2019 | 382 | #742 | 72 | #2,027 |
| 2018 | 323 | #839 | 55 | #2,400 |
| 2017 | 277 | #956 | 51 | #2,505 |
| 2016 | 320 | #878 | 56 | #2,348 |
| 2015 | 334 | #838 | 50 | #2,500 |
| 2014 | 304 | #894 | 57 | #2,308 |
| 2013 | 210 | #1,144 | 44 | #2,684 |
| 2012 | 176 | #1,334 | 40 | #2,920 |
| 2011 | 137 | #1,589 | 25 | #4,027 |
| 2010 | 139 | #1,578 | 36 | #3,144 |
| 2009 | 137 | #1,634 | 26 | #3,958 |
| 2008 | 132 | #1,690 | 33 | #3,373 |
| 2007 | 94 | #2,137 | 32 | #3,401 |
| 2006 | 134 | #1,600 | 32 | #3,338 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,862 | 28 | #3,483 |
| 2004 | 92 | #2,006 | 17 | #4,868 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,658 | 14 | #5,369 |
| 2002 | 103 | #1,759 | 23 | #3,714 |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,838 | 22 | #3,768 |
| 2000 | 104 | #1,694 | 25 | #3,356 |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,639 | 14 | #4,363 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,579 | 10 | #5,138 |
| 1985 | 51 | #2,086 | 13 | #3,488 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,810 | 20 | #2,477 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,675 | 17 | #2,486 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,002 | 11 | #2,969 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,889 | 15 | #2,123 |
| 1960 | — | — | 19 | #1,879 |
| 1955 | — | — | 14 | #2,178 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,604 | 19 | #1,718 |
| 1945 | — | — | 17 | #1,655 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,937 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,562 |
| 1930 | — | — | 25 | #1,478 |
| 1925 | — | — | 37 | #1,175 |
| 1920 | — | — | 37 | #1,192 |
| 1915 | — | — | 28 | #1,251 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,705 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,025 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,073 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Holland
- Holland Taylor Actor · b. 1943
- Holland Smith Military personnel · 1882–1967
- Holland Roden Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Holland in 2025?
Holland ranked #550 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 550 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Holland?
11,007 babies have been named Holland in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Holland most popular?
Holland peaked in 2025, when 686 newborns received the name.
Is Holland a boy or girl name?
Holland is used for both: about 71% of babies named Holland have been girls and 29% boys.
Is the name Holland rising or falling?
Holland is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Holland?
Well-known people named Holland include Holland Taylor (actor), Holland Smith (military personnel), Holland Roden (actor).