Name meaning & stats
Holley
Holley means “holly tree” (English origin). 4,578 US babies since 1940, peak 1974. Notable Holleys are 1.5× over-represented as singers.
What it means
“holly tree”
EnglishForm of Holly
In US birth records
Peak year: 1974
4,578 US babies were named Holley between 1940 and 2025.
Where Holleys end up
Not enough notable Holleys yet, so this uses the spelling family: Holly.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 43 people |
| Singer | 1.5× | High · 28 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Medium · 24 people |
| Footballer | 1.5× | Medium · 17 people |
Among notable women who are singers, the Holly family show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Holley has a surprise career: 1.3×
Spelling family
1 in 52 Hollys spell it Holley
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1974)