Hollis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hollis is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hollis?
Hollis is spelled H-O-L-L-I-S. The name has 6 letters.
Hollis at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Hollis means “dweller at the holly trees.”
- Origin
- Hollis is an English name derived from a surname that originally denoted someone living near holly trees or a holly grove.
- Pronunciation
- HAH-lis · 2 syllables
Hollis Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,132
Recorded Births206
Rank#893
Recorded Births266
- Girls usage rose 105 places to #1,132 and recorded 17 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 162 places to #893 and recorded 58 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hollis Mean?
Hollis means “dweller at the holly trees.”
Origin: Hollis is an English name derived from a surname that originally denoted someone living near holly trees or a holly grove.
How Do You Pronounce Hollis?
PronunciationHAH-lis
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hollis?
- History
- The use of Hollis as a given name derives from its history as an English surname referring to individuals who lived near holly-covered landscapes.
Hollis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 206 | #1,132 |
| 2025 | Boys | 266 | #893 |
| 2024 | Girls | 189 | #1,237 |
| 2024 | Boys | 208 | #1,055 |
| 2023 | Girls | 162 | #1,387 |
| 2023 | Boys | 220 | #1,000 |
| 2022 | Girls | 130 | #1,621 |
| 2022 | Boys | 212 | #1,042 |
| 2021 | Girls | 167 | #1,334 |
| 2021 | Boys | 201 | #1,064 |
| 2020 | Girls | 146 | #1,468 |
| 2020 | Boys | 204 | #1,017 |
| 2019 | Girls | 127 | #1,655 |
| 2019 | Boys | 182 | #1,094 |
| 2018 | Girls | 122 | #1,692 |
| 2018 | Boys | 147 | #1,255 |
| 2017 | Girls | 153 | #1,465 |
| 2017 | Boys | 186 | #1,064 |
| 2016 | Girls | 128 | #1,667 |
| 2016 | Boys | 124 | #1,413 |
| 2015 | Girls | 106 | #1,908 |
| 2015 | Boys | 176 | #1,100 |
| 2014 | Girls | 114 | #1,794 |
| 2014 | Boys | 125 | #1,362 |
When Was Hollis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
294 recorded births
National rank #343
1924 · Boys
292 recorded births
National rank #341
1926 · Boys
275 recorded births
National rank #350
1922 · Boys
274 recorded births
National rank #360
Where Hollis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OK | #296 | 14 |
| AR | #301 | 10 |
| AL | #318 | 15 |
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| TN | #532 | 14 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #410 | 19 |
| OR | #438 | 8 |
| LA | #450 | 10 |
| MS | #471 | 6 |
| SC | #501 | 9 |
| MO | #518 | 11 |
| OK | #552 | 7 |