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Summary

Hollis originates from Old English, meaning 'dweller by the holly trees.' It evolved from the word 'holly' and has historical roots as a surname before becoming popular as a first name in the 20th century. The name is associated with nature and symbolizes protection. It has no biblical relevance, and notable figures with this name include filmmakers and athletes.

The name Hollis is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hollis has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hollis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 369th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 406th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 624th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 964th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1688th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2101st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1131st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1846th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1172nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3139th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3491st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3932nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1599th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hollis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.