Girls name · North Carolina
Holly in North Carolina
Holly was the 459th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 24 babies named Holly that year. Since 1947, North Carolina families have named 5,326 babies Holly.
Popularity over time
Holly in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 | 568th |
| 1959 | 19 | 337th |
| 1970 | 67 | 141st |
| 1981 | 144 | 51st |
| 1992 | 152 | 61st |
| 2003 | 48 | 189th |
| 2014 | 18 | 535th |
| 2025 | 24 | 459th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 568th in 1947 to 459th in 2025.
The most babies named Holly in North Carolina in a single year was 187, in 1984. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1980.
Across the country, Holly reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1971). See Holly in every state →
How popular is Holly in North Carolina?
Holly was the 459th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 24 babies named Holly that year. Since 1947, North Carolina families have named 5,326 babies Holly.
How many babies are named Holly in North Carolina?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Holly in North Carolina. The most babies named Holly in North Carolina in a single year was 187, in 1984.
What is the rank of Holly in North Carolina?
Holly ranked 459th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1980.
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.