Holley
Holley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Holley
Root meaning: “hollow”
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
As an English surname, spelling variant of Holly. * Also as an English surname, from Old English hol (“hollow”) leah (“wood, clearing, meadow”) or Old English hol ēage (“eye”), perhaps a nickname for someone with a missing eye. * Also as an English surname, singular variant of Hollis.
How popular is Holley?
Since 1880, 4,486 girls and 204 boys in the U.S. have been named Holley (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1110 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #1864 in 1911. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Holley FAQ
What does the name Holley mean?
Holley traces back to a root meaning "hollow". A female given name from English. As an English surname, spelling variant of Holly. * Also as an English surname, from Old English hol (“hollow”) leah (“wood, clearing, meadow”) or Old English hol ēage (“eye”), perhaps a nickname for someone with a missing eye. * Also as an English surname, singular variant of Hollis.
What is the origin of the name Holley?
Holley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Holley?
Since 1880, 4,486 girls and 204 boys in the U.S. have been named Holley (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1110 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #1864 in 1911. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Holley a boy or girl name?
Holley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,486 girls and 204 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.