Girls name · California
Holly in California
In 2025, 74 babies born in California were named Holly, making it the #451 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1923, add up to 16,794.
Popularity over time
Holly in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | #611 |
| 1948 | 51 | #285 |
| 1961 | 240 | #167 |
| 1974 | 365 | #82 |
| 1986 | 363 | #106 |
| 1999 | 171 | #253 |
| 2012 | 84 | #486 |
| 2025 | 74 | #451 |
California had the most Holly births in 1983, with 485. Holly's highest rank in California was #73, set in 1983.
Rank swung between #73 (1983) and #642 (1927) in California, from #611 in 1923 to #451 in 2025.
Nationally, Holly's strongest state was Utah, where it hit #19 in 1971. See Holly in every state →
How popular is Holly in California?
In 2025, 74 babies born in California were named Holly, making it the #451 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1923, add up to 16,794.
How many babies are named Holly in California?
California recorded 74 births of babies named Holly in 2025.
What is the rank of Holly in California?
Holly ranked #451 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.