Holley
Holley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clearing by the holly trees or dweller near the holly.
Origin and history
Holley is a surname-derived English name related to the holly tree, historically given to individuals living near a grove of holly trees. It also functions as a spelling variant of the classic nature name Holly. In the United States, it has been used moderately as a given name for females over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
4,486 babies in the United States have been named Holley since 1880. It ranks #2618 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.2 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- AL (12.4 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- GA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 72 |
| 1950-1960 | 229 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 847 |
| 1980-1990 | 922 |
| 1990-2000 | 740 |
| 2000-2010 | 560 |
| 2010-2019 | 463 |
| 2020-2029 | 250 |
Fun facts
- Holley developed as a topographic English surname denoting someone who lived near holly trees before transitioning into a given name.
- Like the traditional spelling Holly, the name shares associations with winter greenery and bright red berries.