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Hollister

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOL-ih-stur /ˈhɒl.ɪ.stər/Medium

Meaning: Hollister is an English surname, often explained as 'dweller by a holly wood' or as a female occupational form of holler ('one who lives in a hollow'). In the U.S. it is also a well-known clothing brand. We note the honest brand echo.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy surname-name: Hollister likely means 'dweller by a holly wood' (said 'HOL-ih-stur'). It also rings of the clothing brand.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningHollister is an English surname, often explained as 'dweller by a holly wood' or as a female occupational form of holler ('one who lives in a hollow'). In the U.S. it is also a well-known clothing brand. We note the honest brand echo.
U.S. rank (2024)#12953 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119282024

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

Hollister is an English surname, variously explained as 'dweller by a holly wood' or as an occupational form tied to living in a hollow. Its exact route is debated, and in America it carries a strong brand echo we note honestly. As a first name it reads relaxed and modern (said 'HOL-ih-stur').

As a given name it is rare in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and breezy.

Did you know? Hollister is an English surname often read as 'dweller by a holly wood.' In the U.S. it doubles as a well-known clothing brand, which we note (said 'HOL-ih-stur').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hollister — English surname; 'holly wood' dweller; brand echo; route debated

Variations

HolisterHollyster

Nicknames

HollyHollis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hollister mean?

Hollister is an English surname, often read as 'dweller by a holly wood'; its exact route is debated.

How do you pronounce Hollister?

It's said HOL-ih-stur /ˈhɒl.ɪ.stər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hollister a boy or girl name?

Hollister is used here as a boy's name, though it reads unisex.

How popular is Hollister?

Hollister is a rare given name in the U.S.

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