Hollyn
How to say it: HOL-in · /ˈhɑlɪn/
Respelling of Holly, Old English holly tree name - modern American -lyn variant with nature charm.
Hollyn was the 1,099th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 170 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #957 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,099 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 170 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,502 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #957 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Hollyn arrived recently and found its best showing in the 2020s. Now at its peak, it looks set to rise further.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a gentle nature feel. Holly works as a short form while Willow shares its style.
Nicknames
- Holly
- Holl
- Lynn
Honouring a Hollyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hollyn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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