Total births
16,014
Unisex name · since 1880
Hollis
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 16,014 babies named Hollis, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1055
- among boys today
- 16,014
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Hollis is the #1055 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 16,014 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Hollis recorded 16,014 times among boys since 1880, holding rank #1055 nationally today, ahead of 93% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #1055 among boys today
- 16,014 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hollis is currently the #1055 unisex name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 16,014 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #1055
- among boys today
- 16,014
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Hollis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1055
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Hollis was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
294 babies were named Hollis in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Hollis compares
16,014 Top 6% higher than 94% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hollis's all-time total is 44x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hollis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 16,014 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 294 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hollis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hollis's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 294, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hollis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#1,055
Active since
1880
Hollis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 294
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Hollis popularity over time - girls
5,498 total births recorded since 1895 (Hollis as girls' name)
Hollis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hollis's strongest decade.
2,661 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Hollis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 94
1880s
94 births
- 1890s 154
1890s
154 births
- 1900s 330
1900s
330 births
- 1910s
1910s
1,679 births
- 1920s
1920s
2,661 births
- 1930s
1930s
2,115 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,808 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,497 births
- 1960s 911
1960s
911 births
- 1970s 670
1970s
670 births
- 1980s 470
1980s
470 births
- 1990s 445
1990s
445 births
- 2000s 504
2000s
504 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,365 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,311 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 2,661 births (17% of all-time use).
How Hollis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hollis's total volume
Hollis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hollis by state
Where Hollis concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,905 | 11.9% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 1,049 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 1,021 | 6.4% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 972 | 6.1% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 741 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 635 | 4.0% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 419 | 2.6% |
| #8 | California | | 335 | 2.1% |
Texas share of Hollis's total US births 11.9%
Even split
1,905 of 16,014 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 37 reporting states.
Hollis appears in 37 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hollis? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 16,014 babies named Hollis. Today it holds rank #1055 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 294 births.
When was Hollis most popular? ▼
Hollis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 2,661 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Hollis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hollis are Texas (1,905 births), Alabama (1,049 births), Georgia (1,021 births).
Is Hollis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hollis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 16,014 births, and as a girl's name it has 5,498 births.
How long has the name Hollis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hollis since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hollis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Holden, Holland, Holt, Holly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hollis's data
- Hollis's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (2,661 total births) through the 2020s (1,311) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Holliss (1,905 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hollis
Nearby Names Like Hollis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hollis
Holden Boy
#281 32,507 births
Holland Boy
#1565 3,172 births
Holt Boy
#1907 1,924 births
Holly Boy
1,541 births
Hollie Boy
1,453 births
Compare Hollis side by side: Hollis vs Holden Hollis vs Holland Hollis vs Holt
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hollis
Yadiel #1054
4,226 births · Peak 2025
Mael #1056
1,353 births · Peak 2023
Kilian #1053
2,690 births · Peak 2023
Howard #1057
346,666 births · Peak 1921
Aslan #1052
1,720 births · Peak 2025
Brennan #1058
33,258 births · Peak 2009
Deandre #1051
29,495 births · Peak 1994
Brett #1059
159,109 births · Peak 1986
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hollis: #1055 Unisex Name - 16,014 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hollis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hollis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.