UK girl's name
Hollyann
Feminine name combining "holly" meaning a prickly evergreen plant with "Ann".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hollyann is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hollyann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4294, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2000 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Hollyann. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hollyann ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 girls were registered as Hollyann.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hollyann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4294
2007
Births in 2007
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Hollyann mean?
The name Hollyann is a relatively modern combination of two distinct names, Holly and Ann. Holly is a name derived from the English word for the holly plant, a shrub with prickly leaves and red berries often associated with Christmas. The name Ann, on the other hand, has its roots in the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Holly as a given name dates back to the 16th century in England. It was likely inspired by the holly plant's significance in Christmas traditions and its symbolism of fertility and renewal. Ann, meanwhile, has been a popular name since ancient times, appearing in various forms across cultures, including Anna, Anne, and Hanna.
While there are no definitive records of the name Hollyann appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the combination of the two names is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the 20th century as a unique and whimsical way to honor both nature and grace.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Hollyann was Hollyann Krahulik, an American author and journalist born in 1952. Another notable bearer of the name is Hollyann Millie, a British singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1980s as part of the pop group Bucks Fizz.
In the realm of sports, Hollyann Buckborough was a professional tennis player from Australia who competed in the 1980s and 1990s. Hollyann Stognief, born in 1968, is an American entrepreneur and author known for her work in the field of personal development.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Hollyann is Hollyann Darnell, an American painter and artist who has exhibited her work extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Her vibrant and colorful paintings often explore themes of nature and the human experience.
While the name Hollyann may not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, its unique blend of natural and graceful elements has made it a memorable and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that combines tradition with a touch of whimsy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hollyann over time
The chart below shows babies named Hollyann registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hollyann, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hollyann by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hollyann was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4046 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Hollyann
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hollyann: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hollyann in the UK right now?
In 2007, Hollyann was ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hollyann most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Hollyann in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hollyann?
Feminine name combining "holly" meaning a prickly evergreen plant with "Ann".
How many people are called Hollyann in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Hollyann across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.