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.
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.