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Hollis
OriginEnglish
Meaning"near the holly bushes"
GenderBoy
US Rank#894
Top 1000
About Hollis
The name Hollis is currently ranked #894 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #292 in 1908. The name is most popular in Arkansas, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Hollis is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Hollis ranked #894 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #292 in 1908, Nameberry popularity #279.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,368 | 125 | 65.1 |
| 2015 | #1,102 | 176 | 91.8 |
| 2016 | #1,414 | 124 | 65.3 |
| 2017 | #1,065 | 186 | 100.5 |
| 2018 | #1,256 | 147 | 80.9 |
| 2019 | #1,095 | 182 | 101.4 |
| 2020 | #1,019 | 204 | 118.2 |
| 2021 | #1,068 | 200 | 114.3 |
| 2022 | #1,042 | 212 | 121.4 |
| 2023 | #1,000 | 220 | 128.6 |
| 2024 | #1,053 | 208 | 120.7 |
| 2025 | #894 | 266 | 155.7 |
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