Hollie
Hollie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Holly tree or holly branch.
Origin and history
Hollie is a unisex name derived from the Old English word for the holly tree. While traditionally and overwhelmingly given to females, it historically saw sparse usage as a masculine name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, masculine usage of Hollie in the U.S. is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,453 babies in the United States have been named Hollie since 1880. It ranks #3274 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (28.4 %)
- TX (27 %)
- WV (19.1 %)
- MS (11.3 %)
- AL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 45 |
| 1900-1910 | 63 |
| 1910-1920 | 245 |
| 1920-1930 | 283 |
| 1930-1940 | 243 |
| 1940-1950 | 193 |
| 1950-1960 | 121 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the Old English word 'holegn', referring to the holly tree.
- Though overwhelmingly feminine in modern times, Hollie registered over 1,400 masculine U.S. births in historical SSA records.