Girls name · Kentucky
Holly in Kentucky
In SSA data for Kentucky, 3,822 babies are named Holly across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1945. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #347 most popular girls name, with 13 born.
Popularity over time
Holly in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 8 | #355 |
| 1959 | 24 | #219 |
| 1970 | 90 | #64 |
| 1981 | 90 | #54 |
| 1992 | 82 | #54 |
| 2003 | 37 | #125 |
| 2014 | 18 | #261 |
| 2025 | 13 | #347 |
Holly had its most births in Kentucky in 1983, when 137 babies were given the name. Holly's highest rank in Kentucky was #38, set in 1983.
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky ran from #38 in 1983 to #675 in 2022, starting at #355 in 1945 and ending at #347 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 Kentucky?
In SSA data for Kentucky, 3,822 babies are named Holly across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1945. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #347 most popular girls name, with 13 born.
How many babies are named Holly in Kentucky?
13 Holly babies were born in Kentucky in 2025.
What is the rank of Holly in Kentucky?
In 2025, Holly sat at #347 on the girls list for Kentucky.
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.