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Hollins

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Pronounced HOL-inz /ˈhɒl.ɪnz/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Hollins, a topographic name for someone living by the 'hollins' — the holly trees or holly grove. A crisp surname-name, nature-rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Hollins means 'of the holly grove' (said 'HOL-inz'). Green and grounded.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Hollins, a topographic name for someone living by the 'hollins' — the holly trees or holly grove. A crisp surname-name, nature-rooted.
U.S. rank (2024)#12615 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320222024

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

Hollins is an English topographic surname, 'of the holly grove,' from the old word for holly. It reads as a crisp, nature-rooted surname pick, close to Hollin and Holly, and rare in the U.S. (said 'HOL-inz').

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

Did you know? Hollins is an English surname for someone who lived by the 'hollins' — the holly trees — a green, grounded nature-name in surname dress (said 'HOL-inz').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Hollins — English surname 'of the holly grove'

Variations

HollinHollynsHolyns

Nicknames

HollyLinz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hollins mean?

Hollins is an English surname, 'of the holly grove,' for someone who lived by the holly trees.

How do you pronounce Hollins?

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

Is Hollins a boy or girl name?

Here Hollins is used as a girl's name; it can read unisex.

How popular is Hollins?

Hollins is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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