Holding steady.
Popularity of Holman since 1911
Babies named Holman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Holman's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Holman is a rare English given name that originated as a surname meaning 'dweller in the hollow.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911, its peak year, and has remained uncommon ever since. The name has followed a stable trajectory with no significant resurgence, reflecting its status as an infrequent choice even among surname-style names. Its top states are few, consistent with its rarity. For parents seeking a distinctive name with clear English roots and a straightforward pronunciation, Holman offers a quiet, understated option with no recorded ranking in any year.
Holman is an English surname transferred to given name use. It derives from the Old English words holh 'hollow' and mann 'man', originally used as a topographic surname for someone who lived in a hollow or depression in the landscape. As a first name, it emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, following the fashion for using surnames as given names.
Sibling names for Holman
Names that share Holman's style, for a brother or sister.
