Hollis

Hollis is a unisex 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 396 babies in the United States.

Hollis at a glance

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

About the name Hollis

Hollis 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, Hollis first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 21,037 babies since 1880, including 396 in 2024.

Hollis in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Hollis in 2024
396
Total since 1880
21,037

Hollis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Babies named Hollis in 2025
3
Total since 1996
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hollis mean?

The meaning of Hollis 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 Hollis a boy or girl name?

Hollis is a unisex name. In 2024, 396 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hollis?

Hollis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hollis?

Hollis is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 21,037 babies since 1880.

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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].