Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Hollister since 1928
Babies named Hollister per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 29 |
| 2010s | 0 | 63 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Hollister is a rare English name that has never entered the U.S. top 1000 since Social Security Administration records began. Its earliest recorded use as a given name dates to 1928, but it saw a modest peak in 2011, likely influenced by the Hollister clothing brand and the broader trend of surname-style names. Although unranked overall, usage has been rising since 2022, particularly for boys. The name's meaning is tied to the English surname, which generally indicated a person living near a holly grove. While its trajectory is upward, it remains an uncommon choice, making it appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Hollister is a modern given name derived from the English surname, which likely originated as a locative name for someone living near a holly grove (from Middle English 'holi' meaning holly and 'ster' denoting a dweller). It gained limited use as a first name in the late 1920s and experienced a modest resurgence in the 2010s, perhaps influenced by the Hollister clothing brand and similar fashionable surname-style names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Holly, Hol
Sibling names for Hollister
Names that share Hollister's style, for a brother or sister.
