girls' name · peaked 1983

Holli

A female given name from English.

Every Holli since 1946 — 8,748 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#8,556
among girls
Babies in 2025
12
named Holli
Peak year
1983
288 babies
All-time total
8,748
since 1946

The story of Holli

Holli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,556 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1946, 8,748 American babies have been named Holli. Its peak came in 1983, when 288 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Holli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Holli 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 12 #8,556
2024 11 #9,166
2023 14 #7,790
2022 14 #7,775
2021 20 #6,037
2020 17 #6,738
2019 12 #8,790
2018 15 #7,524
2017 19 #6,376
2016 15 #7,747
2015 19 #6,557
2014 19 #6,550
2013 33 #4,365
2012 42 #3,740
2011 28 #4,972
2010 33 #4,435
2009 36 #4,219
2008 39 #4,037
2007 47 #3,500
2006 40 #3,818
2005 39 #3,762
2004 55 #2,899
2003 66 #2,473
2002 60 #2,588
2001 76 #2,157
2000 77 #2,112
1995 132 #1,276
1990 215 #896
1985 262 #685
1980 243 #701
1975 217 #689
1970 242 #663
1965 106 #1,017
1960 77 #1,250
1955 38 #1,676
1950 5 #5,605
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Holli mean?

A female given name from English.

How popular is the name Holli in 2025?

Holli ranked #8,556 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Holli?

8,748 babies have been named Holli in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Holli most popular?

Holli peaked in 1983, when 288 newborns received the name.

Is Holli a boy or girl name?

Holli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Holli rising or falling?

Holli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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