Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Hollie
GirlEnglish· “holly tree”
- Meaning
- holly tree
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HAH-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,834
- US babies 2025
- 60
- Best rank
- #347 (1983)
- Peak year
- 1983
Meaning and origin of Hollie
Hollie is an English name that means “holly tree”.
Named for the evergreen holly tree with its glossy leaves and red berries, long tied to Christmas and winter celebrations, Hollie is a spelling variant of Holly. The word comes from Old English holen. Holly became a given name in the English-speaking world in the twentieth century, often chosen for girls born around the holidays, and the ie ending gives it a slightly softer, more playful look. Hollie is especially familiar in Britain. It is a cheerful nature name that feels friendly and unpretentious, with a clear link to the seasons.
Other spellings with the same sound: Holly, Holley.
Popularity over time
Hollie first appears in US Social Security records in 1886. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1887. Its best national rank was #347 in 1983, the same year it reached its highest count of 653 babies. In 2025, 60 babies were named Hollie, and it ranked #2,834 nationally. That is 29% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,208 in 1920, #1,463 in 1950, #388 in 1980, #1,140 in 2000, #2,062 in 2010, and #2,834 in 2025. Of the 18,453 US girls named Hollie since records began, 28% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 4,823 babies. Since 2010, 1,328 more have been named Hollie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Fallon, Kristal, Tanisha, Chrystal, and Rosanna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hollie ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1842 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Hollie is usually pronounced HAH-lee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with H and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Holly and Holley.
Middle names for Hollie
A few middle names that flow with Hollie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hollie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hollie mean?
Hollie is an English name that means “holly tree”.
What is the origin of the name Hollie?
Hollie has English roots. Named for the evergreen holly tree with its glossy leaves and red berries, long tied to Christmas and winter celebrations, Hollie is a spelling variant of Holly.
Is Hollie a popular name?
Not especially. Hollie ranked #2,834 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Hollie a boy or girl name?
Hollie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Hollie?
Hollie is usually pronounced HAH-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings