Holland
Holland is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Wooded land or land of trees.
Origin and history
Holland is a geographic name of Dutch origin, derived from the region in the Netherlands meaning 'wooded land'. Historically used as both a surname and place name, it has gained steady popularity in the United States as a distinctive given name. It carries a modern, unisex feel with traditional European roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,172 babies in the United States have been named Holland since 1880. It ranks #2285 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1295.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.7 %)
- NC (13.5 %)
- GA (13.3 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- TN (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 220 |
| 1920-1930 | 330 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 180 |
| 1950-1960 | 162 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 486 |
| 2020-2029 | 665 |
Famous people named Holland
- Holland Smith: Military General
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone from the historical region of Holland in the western Netherlands.
- Holland fits into the modern U.S. naming trend of using country or regional names as given names.