Hollin
A given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from holly.
Name Census estimates that about 121 living Americans carry the first name Hollin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Hollin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hollin births was 2024 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hollin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
121
~ 1 in 2,832,680 Americans
Peak year
2024
16 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,547
Tracked since 1991
Census
Hollin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 240 people with the first name Hollin, which placed it at #34,133 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,133
National first-name rank
People counted
240
240 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
75.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hollin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hollin is White at 75.4%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Two or More Races (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Hollin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Hollin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.4% · 181
- Black or African American11.3% · 27
- Two or more races7.1% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Hollin
Hollin leans heavily female at 83.6% of total registrations, but 20 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hollin as a male name
- Ranked #8,547 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (9 births)
Hollin as a female name
- Ranked #12,614 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (9 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Hollin on both sides of the split. Of the 232 people counted with this name, 92 were male (39.7%) and 140 were female (60.3%).
Popularity
Hollin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hollin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 44 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hollin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hollin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hollin
The given name Hollin has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the period between the 5th and 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "holen," which means "holly" or "holly tree." The name was initially used as a surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with holly trees or holly bushes.
In the early medieval period, the name Hollin was primarily found in areas of England where Old English was spoken, particularly in the southern and central regions. As a given name, it gained popularity during the Middle Ages, when many surnames were adopted as first names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hollin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as a surname, indicating its long-standing presence in the English language.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hollin. One of the earliest recorded figures was Hollin de Burgh (c. 1210-1275), an English nobleman and military commander who served under King Henry III and played a significant role in the Second Barons' War.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Hollin Cranswick (1516-1575), an English theologian and reformer who actively participated in the Protestant Reformation in England during the reign of King Edward VI and Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, Hollin Petre (1598-1638) was an English Catholic priest and missionary who worked in the Americas, dedicating his life to spreading Christianity among Native American communities.
Moving into the 19th century, Hollin Carter (1837-1912) was a British explorer and adventurer who undertook several expeditions to Africa and contributed significantly to the understanding of the continent's geography and natural resources.
Lastly, Hollin Garland (1860-1934) was an American writer and literary critic who played a prominent role in the development of American literature, particularly in the early 20th century.
While the name Hollin has maintained a presence throughout history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times, especially compared to its more prevalent use in earlier periods. Nonetheless, its unique origins and connection to the natural world have contributed to its enduring charm and appeal.
People
Hollin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hollin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hollin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hollin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 121 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hollin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,832,680 US residents.
Is Hollin a common name?
We classify Hollin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hollin most popular?
The single biggest year for Hollin was 2024, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hollin is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Hollin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 240 people with the name Hollin, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,133 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Hollin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hollin?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Hollin on both sides of the split. Of the 232 people counted with this name, 92 were male (39.7%) and 140 were female (60.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hollin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hollin is White at 75.4%. The next largest groups are Black (11.3%) and Two or More Races (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Hollin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Hollin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.4% (181 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hollin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hollin a female name?
Yes, 83.6% of people registered as Hollin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hollin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hollin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hollin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Hollin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.