Girls name · California
Holly in California
Holly was the 451st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 74 babies named Holly that year. Since 1923, California families have named 16,794 babies Holly.
Popularity over time
Holly in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | 611th |
| 1948 | 51 | 285th |
| 1961 | 240 | 167th |
| 1974 | 365 | 82nd |
| 1986 | 363 | 106th |
| 1999 | 171 | 253rd |
| 2012 | 84 | 486th |
| 2025 | 74 | 451st |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 611th in 1923 to 451st in 2025.
The most babies named Holly in California in a single year was 485, in 1983. Its best showing was 73rd among girls names in 1983.
Across the country, Holly reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1971). See Holly in every state →
How popular is Holly in California?
Holly was the 451st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 74 babies named Holly that year. Since 1923, California families have named 16,794 babies Holly.
How many babies are named Holly in California?
In 2025, 74 babies were named Holly in California. The most babies named Holly in California in a single year was 485, in 1983.
What is the rank of Holly in California?
Holly ranked 451st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 73rd among girls names in 1983.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.