Holly sits comfortably in the UK charts at #137 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#137
US Rank #419
About the Name Holly
Holly is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 56 places over five years. Its high point was #12 in 2002, and it now sits at #137. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 26 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Holly is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #419 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Holly
Unlikely. With around 367 UK babies named Holly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Holly in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Holly has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 56 places in the last five years. Its peak was #12 in 2002. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Holly is more popular in the UK (#137) than in the US (#419). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Holly include: Holly Hill (author) — Holly Hill is the Australian author of the memoirs Sugarbabe and Toyboy, published by Random House Australia in 2007 and 2008.; Holly Walsh — Holly Dione Walsh is an English comedian and comedy writer.; Holly Robinson Peete — Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete is an American actress and singer..
Holly appears in the US top 500 at #419 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
367
UK babies named Holly (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 56 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Holly
Likely around 1 other Holly in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Holly
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Holly Hill is the Australian author of the memoirs Sugarbabe and Toyboy, published by Random House Australia in 2007 and 2008. Sugarbabe was later published in New York 2010 by Skyhorse Publishing.
Holly Elizabeth Robinson Peete is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr.
Holly Rowe is an American sports telecaster for ESPN and ABC, as a sideline reporter for college football and basketball games. Rowe made Utah Jazz history on October 22, 2021, as the team's first female commentator in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
Holly Michelle Meowy is an American actress, TV personality, model, and professional wrestling manager. She is best known for her work as the Beautiful Brenda on Lucha Underground.