Hollis

English

"dweller at the holly trees"

Updated Mon Apr 22 2024

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Hollis Origin and Meaning

The name Hollis is a girl's name of English origin meaning "dweller at the holly trees".

Hollis is a surname-name used quietly for both genders. At last count, it was given to 199 baby boys and 163 baby girls in the US, a significant rise for both genders over the last handful of years. It has notable connections for both genders: Hollis Thompson is a professional (male) basketball player, while Hollis is an outsized favorite for girls in South Carolina, where Pete Hollis was a community folk hero. On the girls' side, it makes Holly more buttoned-up and distinctive

# 940 in the US

Hollis Rank in US Top 1000

# 670 on Nameberry

Hollis Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Hollis Popularity

670Nameberry2024
629Unique2022
907Future2028

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Famous People Named Hollis

Hollis (WongWear), American pop singer
Hollis StacyAmerican golfer

Hollis in Pop Culture

Hollis Woodsmain character in "The Pictures of Hollis Woods" by Patricia Reilly Giff
Hollischaracter in "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Hollis "Holly" Flax Scottcharacter on TV's "The Office"
Hollis Mannrecurring character on TV's "NCIS"
Holliscollege on TV's "Pretty Little Liars"
Hollis TempletonSpecial Agent, Kay Hooper's Special Crimes Unit Series