Is Hollis a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Hollis is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Hollis?

It’s currently ranked #717 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Hollis Unisex

Popularity: #717 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHOL-iss / /ˈhɒl.ɪs/

English; Old English

Meaning

English: dweller by the holly trees; Old English: hollow

Historical & Cultural Background

Hollis is derived from the Old English word 'holly,' referring to the holly tree, which has been significant in various cultures, particularly in winter celebrations. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name, gaining popularity in the 20th century. It is often associated with nature and has a gentle, pastoral quality.

Trend Summary

Hollis has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Variants

Hollis

International Variants

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hollis was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hollis has ranked as high as #609 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Hollis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hollis (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	21	13%
TN	14	9%
GA	13	8%
CA	12	7%
OK	11	7%
LA	10	6%
AL	9	6%
AR	9	6%
OH	8	5%
KY	7	4%
MO	7	4%
VA	7	4%
FL	7	4%
IN	7	4%
NC	6	4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	7
1881	5
1882	8
1883	12
1884	10
1885	9
1886	9
1887	12
1888	12
1889	10
1890	10
1891	14
1892	14
1893	16
1894	12
1895	24
1896	11
1897	18
1898	20
1899	15
1900	35
1901	24
1902	27
1903	27
1904	28
1905	25
1906	30
1907	37
1908	56
1909	41
1910	46
1911	60
1912	114
1913	138
1914	159
1915	220
1916	207
1917	223
1918	263
1919	249
1920	273
1921	294
1922	274
1923	258
1924	292
1925	251
1926	275
1927	254
1928	256
1929	234
1930	268
1931	241
1932	223
1933	236
1934	221
1935	186
1936	176
1937	194
1938	174
1939	196
1940	198
1941	184
1942	179
1943	207
1944	164
1945	167
1946	196
1947	196
1948	153
1949	164
1950	144
1951	152
1952	146
1953	151
1954	196
1955	161
1956	143
1957	125
1958	157
1959	123
1960	128
1961	107
1962	98
1963	82
1964	96
1965	86
1966	85
1967	67
1968	87
1969	75
1970	78
1971	81
1972	69
1973	63
1974	73
1975	45
1976	64
1977	69
1978	66
1979	62
1980	63
1981	46
1982	50
1983	52
1984	46
1985	52
1986	32
1987	46
1988	42
1989	41
1990	44
1991	53
1992	51
1993	44
1994	35
1995	45
1996	40
1997	34
1998	41
1999	58
2000	31
2001	36
2002	41
2003	52
2004	34
2005	37
2006	58
2007	66
2008	73
2009	76
2010	87
2011	102
2012	110
2013	126
2014	125
2015	176
2016	124
2017	186
2018	147
2019	182
2020	204
2021	200
2022	212
2023	220
2024	208