Hollie
Hollie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Holly tree, evergreen plant.
Origin and history
Hollie is a variant spelling of Holly, derived from the Old English word for the evergreen holly tree. It gained popularity in the 20th century as a botanical nature name. In the United States, it remains a familiar feminine choice, though less common than the traditional Holly spelling.
Popularity in the United States
18,453 babies in the United States have been named Hollie since 1880. It ranks #1118 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1695.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 46 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 144 |
| 1920-1930 | 153 |
| 1930-1940 | 105 |
| 1940-1950 | 238 |
| 1950-1960 | 732 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,364 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,823 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,171 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,884 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,396 |
| 2010-2019 | 922 |
| 2020-2029 | 406 |
Famous people named Hollie
- Hollie Cavanagh: Singer
- Hollie Doyle: Jockey
- Hollie Steel: Singer
Fun facts
- Hollie developed as a friendly, diminutive-style spelling of the traditional botanical name Holly.
- Because of the holly tree's bright red berries and evergreen leaves, the name is often associated with the winter season.