Holley
Meaningholly tree · English form of Holly
- US rank
- #3,712
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,107 in 1974
40 babies were named Holley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 431 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1937–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Holley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,161 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Holley, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Holley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHolley first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #1,107. Today it's #3,712, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHolley has slipped 431 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,712. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningHolley is an English form of Holly, which means “holly tree”.
About the name Holley
Holley is a girl name of English origin meaning “holly tree”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Holley for girls from 1937 to 2025, in 85 of those 89 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #1,107 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,712, with 40 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.9 | 535,714 girls |
| 1940s | 4.8 | 208,768 girls |
| 1950s | 12 | 85,470 girls |
| 1960s | 22 | 45,065 girls |
| 1970s | 55 | 18,188 girls |
| 1980s | 54 | 18,608 girls |
| 1990s | 41 | 24,331 girls |
| 2000s | 30 | 32,916 girls |
| 2010s | 26 | 37,821 girls |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,911 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Holley
What does the name Holley mean?
Holley means “holly tree” in English, as a form of Holly.
What is the origin of the name Holley?
Holley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Holley a boy or girl name?
Holley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Holley?
Holley ranked #3,712 for US girls in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#1,107).