Holland - A very unique male name
Holland at a glance
Holland is ranked #1472 among boy baby names in 2025, with 72 births in 2025. It peaked in 1920 at #1135 and first appeared on the charts in 1917.
- Rank in 2025
- #1472
- Births in 2025
- 72
- Peak year
- 1920 (#1135)
- First appeared
- 1917
- Trend
- #1727 in 2020 → #1472 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 20,365 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.9/5 (33 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 20,365 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Holland peaked in popularity 106 years ago in 1920 on position 1135.
Famous with this name
Tom Holland
Harry Holland
Holland Taylor
How would you rate Holland, 1-5?
Holland is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Holland is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #493 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,899.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Holland is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Holland origin and meaning
English and Dutch, from a place name and surname
From Holland, the Dutch region — traditionally 'wood land' (holt + land), later understood as 'hollow land'
Holland began as a place name and surname — for families from Holland, or from English places of the same name. As a boy's first name it has flickered in American data since 1917 and is now at its highest use ever, part of the place-name fashion. The actor Tom Holland carries it as a surname, which keeps it in the public ear.
Attested etymology
Holland is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Holland, pop culture references for the name Holland and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Holland
We've found the following names that sound similar to Holland, sorted by popularity.
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Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1472 |
| 2024 | 1579 |
| 2023 | 1779 |
| 2022 | 1898 |
| 2021 | 1820 |
| 2020 | 1727 |
| 2019 | 2251 |
| 2018 | 3537 |
| 2017 | 3335 |
| 2016 | 2951 |
| 2014 | 2787 |
| 2013 | 3024 |
| 2007 | 4067 |
| 1987 | 2354 |
| 1980 | 1898 |
| 1960 | 1511 |
| 1932 | 1185 |
| 1931 | 1673 |
| 1930 | 1721 |
| 1929 | 1540 |
| 1927 | 1623 |
| 1926 | 1817 |
| 1925 | 1835 |
| 1924 | 1270 |
| 1923 | 1825 |
| 1922 | 1857 |
| 1921 | 1306 |
| 1920 | 1135 |
| 1919 | 1578 |
| 1917 | 1692 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Utah | 493 |
| Oklahoma | 738 |
| Tennessee | 743 |
| Georgia | 812 |
| Minnesota | 857 |
| Indiana | 1003 |
| North Carolina | 1349 |
| Ohio | 1352 |
| Texas | 1691 |
| California | 1899 |
Even more about Holland
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Holland a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Holland?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
HOL-und · /ˈhɒlənd/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
SurnamePlace name
Why parents choose it
Holland is a tidy place name with a preppy surname feel, currently at its peak for boys. It reads as worldly without being exotic.
Worth knowing
- Tom Holland's surname is the strongest association, and Holland is also better known as a girl's name in recent celebrity use.
- It will be shortened to Holl or confused with Holden.
