Girls name · Illinois
Holly in Illinois
Holly was the 391st most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 27 babies named Holly that year. Since 1930, Illinois families have named 8,842 babies Holly.
Popularity over time
Holly in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 | 646th |
| 1947 | 79 | 165th |
| 1960 | 106 | 189th |
| 1973 | 196 | 86th |
| 1986 | 195 | 69th |
| 1999 | 68 | 217th |
| 2012 | 30 | 409th |
| 2025 | 27 | 391st |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 646th in 1930 to 391st in 2025.
The most babies named Holly in Illinois in a single year was 249, in 1983. Its best showing was 55th 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 Illinois?
Holly was the 391st most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 27 babies named Holly that year. Since 1930, Illinois families have named 8,842 babies Holly.
How many babies are named Holly in Illinois?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Holly in Illinois. The most babies named Holly in Illinois in a single year was 249, in 1983.
What is the rank of Holly in Illinois?
Holly ranked 391st among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 55th 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.