Hollie
Girl name · 2,587 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Hollie: 2,587 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 144 births in 2012.
The name Hollie is an English variant of Holly, which comes from the Old English *holegn*, referring to the holly tree, a plant long associated with Christmas and considered a symbol of protection and good fortune in pre-Christian Celtic traditions. Famous bearers include the singer and songwriter Hollie Cook, known for her work in reggae and pop, and the English actress Hollie Stephenson, who appeared in films like *The Invisible Woman*. The name also shares its root with the town of Holly in Michigan, USA, though this place connection is indirect. While Hollie has been consistently popular in Scotland since the 1980s, its alternative spelling, Holly, remains the more common form, though Hollie’s ‘-ie’ ending gives it a distinctly affectionate, Scottish feel.
Girl 43 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2012144 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #16425 babies
- Total births
- 2,587since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 46%vs prior 5y