Holley

Holley is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 33 girls in the United States.

Holley at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Holley

Holley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Holley first appears in Social Security records in 1937. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1110 in 1974, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 4,445 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Holley in US records

First recorded (US)
1937
Best US rank
#1110 in 1974
Peak year
1984
Babies named Holley in 2024
33
Total since 1880
4,445

Holley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2152 in 1997
Babies named Holley in 2019
3
Total since 1996
34

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Holley mean?

The meaning of Holley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Holley a boy or girl name?

Holley is a girl name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Holley?

Holley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Holley?

Holley first appears in US records in 1937. Its best-ever ranking was #1110 in 1974, and 33 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].