Hollis
Every Hollis since 1880 — 21,512 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hollis
Hollis is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #894 in 2025 with 266 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 21,512 American babies have been named Hollis — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 472 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Hollis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hollis 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 | 206 | #1,132 | 266 | #894 |
| 2024 | 189 | #1,237 | 208 | #1,055 |
| 2023 | 162 | #1,389 | 220 | #1,000 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,629 | 212 | #1,042 |
| 2021 | 167 | #1,335 | 201 | #1,066 |
| 2020 | 146 | #1,470 | 204 | #1,019 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1,660 | 182 | #1,096 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1,698 | 147 | #1,256 |
| 2017 | 153 | #1,470 | 186 | #1,065 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,676 | 124 | #1,415 |
| 2015 | 106 | #1,912 | 176 | #1,102 |
| 2014 | 114 | #1,797 | 125 | #1,370 |
| 2013 | 98 | #1,994 | 126 | #1,348 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,748 | 110 | #1,471 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,882 | 102 | #1,551 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,333 | 87 | #1,745 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,969 | 76 | #1,902 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,397 | 73 | #1,956 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,871 | 66 | #2,076 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,951 | 58 | #2,212 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,521 | 37 | #2,861 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4,989 | 34 | #2,974 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,296 | 52 | #2,137 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,544 | 41 | #2,444 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,495 | 36 | #2,644 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,046 | 31 | #2,883 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,263 | 45 | #1,896 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,612 | 44 | #1,791 |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,113 | 52 | #1,337 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,441 | 63 | #1,149 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,680 | 45 | #1,291 |
| 1970 | 29 | #2,539 | 78 | #906 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,367 | 86 | #805 |
| 1960 | 54 | #1,510 | 128 | #695 |
| 1955 | 110 | #942 | 161 | #580 |
| 1950 | 71 | #1,092 | 144 | #564 |
| 1945 | 42 | #1,240 | 167 | #460 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,924 | 198 | #409 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,484 | 186 | #401 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,725 | 268 | #343 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,863 | 251 | #377 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,916 | 273 | #361 |
| 1915 | 25 | #1,460 | 220 | #361 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,838 | 46 | #385 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,793 | 25 | #440 |
| 1900 | — | — | 35 | #379 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,493 | 24 | #393 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #645 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #671 |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #777 |
Famous people named Hollis
- Hollis Conway Athlete · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hollis in 2025?
Hollis ranked #894 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 266 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hollis?
21,512 babies have been named Hollis in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hollis most popular?
Hollis peaked in 2025, when 472 newborns received the name.
Is Hollis a boy or girl name?
Hollis is used for both: about 26% of babies named Hollis have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Hollis rising or falling?
Hollis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hollis?
Well-known people named Hollis include Hollis Conway (athlete).