Holly
Meaning: Holly tree, the evergreen plant
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #107
Total births: 4,904
History: Holly surged in the 2000s in Australia. The name has a bright, festive character. In the Southern Hemisphere, holly is associated with Christmas in summer — barbecues, beaches, and carols by candlelight. Holly means an Australian Christmas.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2015) | #98 |
| Babies named Holly in 2015 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,904 |
| Peak year | 2003 (242 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #19 |
| Years in records | 1983–2015 (33 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 57 spots |
Frequently asked about Holly
What does the name Holly mean?
Holly means “Holly tree, the evergreen plant” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Holly?
Holly has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Holly tree, the evergreen plant”.
How popular is Holly in Australia?
Holly ranked #98 in Australia in 2015 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Holly most popular?
Holly peaked in 2003 with 242 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Holly a boy or girl name?
Holly is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Hollys in registered births are female.
Is the name Holly rising or falling in popularity?
Holly has fallen 57 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #41 in 2010 to #98 in 2015.
How long has Holly been recorded in Australia?
Holly appears in birth records in Australia across 33 years — from 1983 through 2015.