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Hollan

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Pronounced HOL-un /ˈhɒl.ən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Holland, used as a surname and place name. The Dutch place name is usually explained from holt-land, 'wooded land,' though an English Holland (in Lincolnshire) has its own separate history. Hollan is the trimmed modern given-name form.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Holland — a place name and surname, usually explained as 'wooded land' (said 'HOL-un').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Dutch
MeaningA spelling of Holland, used as a surname and place name. The Dutch place name is usually explained from holt-land, 'wooded land,' though an English Holland (in Lincolnshire) has its own separate history. Hollan is the trimmed modern given-name form.
U.S. rank (2024)#16140 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319832024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hollan is a modern given-name spelling of Holland, a name that works as both place and surname. The Dutch Holland is usually traced to holt-land, 'wooded land'; the English Holland in Lincolnshire is a separate name. As a first name it belongs to the American fashion for place and surname names, and it reads unisex with a girls' tilt (said 'HOL-un').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and cool.

Did you know? Holland is usually explained from Dutch elements meaning 'wooded land' — though there is also an English Holland, a low-lying part of Lincolnshire with a history of its own. Hollan trims the name down for modern given-name use.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Hollan — Form of Holland; place name/surname; 'wooded land'

Variations

HollandHollinHolen

Nicknames

HollyHolLan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hollan mean?

Hollan is a form of Holland, a place name and surname usually explained from Dutch elements meaning 'wooded land.'

How do you pronounce Hollan?

It's said HOL-un /ˈhɒl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hollan a boy or girl name?

Hollan is used for both, but a little more often for girls in the U.S.

How popular is Hollan?

Hollan is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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