Hollis
How to say it: HOL-iss · /ˈhɑlɪs/
English surname from Old English 'holegn', meaning 'holly trees'. Topographic surname for someone living near holly bushes.
Hollis was the 824th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 472 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #676 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #824 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 472 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,024 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #676 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly gone by the 1990s, Hollis has revived to near its 1910s best. Further increase seems ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and soft around the edges, Hollis carries a quiet calm. Linden matches that mood.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hollis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Hollis
- Hollis Conway (born 1967)American high jumper
- Hollis Thompson (born 1991)American basketball player
- Hollis Frampton (1936–1984)American filmmaker
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