Girls name · Iowa
Holly in Iowa
Holly was the 613th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 5 babies named Holly that year. Since 1946, Iowa families have named 3,404 babies Holly.
Popularity over time
Holly in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 7 | 318th |
| 1957 | 42 | 147th |
| 1967 | 49 | 108th |
| 1978 | 113 | 36th |
| 1989 | 53 | 67th |
| 2000 | 17 | 192nd |
| 2010 | 8 | 411th |
| 2025 | 5 | 613th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 318th in 1946 to 613th in 2025.
The most babies named Holly in Iowa in a single year was 146, in 1979. Its best showing was 30th among girls names in 1979.
Across the country, Holly reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1971). See Holly in every state →
How popular is Holly in Iowa?
Holly was the 613th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 5 babies named Holly that year. Since 1946, Iowa families have named 3,404 babies Holly.
How many babies are named Holly in Iowa?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Holly in Iowa. The most babies named Holly in Iowa in a single year was 146, in 1979.
What is the rank of Holly in Iowa?
Holly ranked 613th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 30th among girls names in 1979.
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.