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Hollin

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOL-in /ˈhɒl.ɪn/High

Meaning: An English surname/word — from the Old English holegn, 'holly', hence 'one who lives by holly trees'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A holly tree; one who lives by hollies: Hollin is English. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname/word — from the Old English holegn, 'holly', hence 'one who lives by holly trees'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#8547 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082024

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

Hollin is an English surname/word — from the Old English holegn, 'holly', hence 'one who lives by holly trees' (we note the surname). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (said 'HOL-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature/surname name. Rare, by-the-holly-trees at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hollin comes from the Old English holegn, 'holly', hence 'one who lives by holly trees' — a crisp surname/nature name, used for both sexes (said 'HOL-in').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Hollin — surname/nature name

Variations

HollynHollinHollenHollins

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hollin mean?

Hollin is an English surname/word — 'one who lives by holly trees' (from holegn, 'holly'); used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Hollin?

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

Is Hollin a boy or girl name?

Hollin is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Hollin?

Hollin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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