Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Holliday since 1946
Babies named Holliday per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Holliday is a rare given name that has seen sporadic use since its first recorded appearance in 1946. As of 2025, it ranks 8860th in the US, with an estimated 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2023, showing a slight uptick in recent years, though overall it remains uncommon. The name is an adaptation of the English surname meaning 'holy day,' and its use as a first name aligns with the trend of using surname-style names. While not widely tied to any specific region, its appeal lies in its cheerful sound and festive connotation. Parents choosing Holliday often pair it with modern middle names or honor names.
Holliday is an English surname derived from the Middle English 'holiday', meaning 'holy day' or 'festival'. As a given name, it is a modern transfer of the surname, used occasionally since the mid-20th century. It gained some visibility as a feminine first name, likely influenced by the fashion for surname-style names and phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Holly, Day
Variants: Holiday
Sibling names for Holliday
Names that share Holliday's style, for a brother or sister.
