US Popularity:1543
Origin:British
Meaning:Holly trees
If your new little addition is born around December time or Christmas, consider giving them a name to harken to the best time of the year every day! The British gender-neutral name Hollis means “holly trees,” and originally began as a surname. The holly tree is not only pretty to look at with its green leaves and vibrant red berries, but it’s also a symbol of protection in many communities. So if you've always loved the name Holly, maybe consider Hollis as a lovely and unique twist on the classic name.

Hollis Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hollis is currently #1936 on The Bump
Boy:Hollis is currently #1357 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Hollis is currently #1073 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hollis is currently #1543 in U.S. births
Boy:Hollis is currently #2194 in U.S. births
Girl:Hollis is currently #3070 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3066
in 2022
- 505
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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