Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Holiday since 1952
Babies named Holiday per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 149 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Holiday is a modern English word name that has been in use since the mid-20th century, with its first recorded appearance in 1952. It reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking 8,860 in the United States. Though still uncommon, it has shown stable usage in the 2020s. The name evokes a sense of celebration and joy, though it remains rare outside a few states. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation, along with the nickname Holly, make it an accessible yet distinctive choice.
Holiday takes its name directly from the Old English 'hāligdæg', literally 'holy day', originally referring to a religious festival. By the Middle Ages it had broadened to include any day of recreation or leisure. As a personal name, its recorded use dates to the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the 1930s song 'Holiday' and the Billie Holiday's stage name, though not directly referencing the singer.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Holly, Lida
Sibling names for Holiday
Names that share Holiday's style, for a brother or sister.
