Heather vs. Holly: which name is older?
Heather and Holly are about the same age: the average Heather is 45 and the average Holly is 45.
Heather
Holly
When was each name popular?
Heather peaked first, in 1975 (in the mid 1970s). Holly peaked in 1983, 8 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 500,000 Heathers and about 190,000 Hollys alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Heathers as Hollys.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Heathers and over 99% of living Hollys are women.
Names the same age as Heather
Names the same age as Holly
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Heather or Holly: questions
Which is older, Heather or Holly?
Heather and Holly are about the same age: the average Heather is 45 and the average Holly is 45.
How old is the average Heather?
The average Heather in the US is 45; half of all living Heathers are between 39 and 51.
How old is the average Holly?
The average Holly in the US is 45; half of all living Hollys are between 36 and 56.
Which is more common, Heather or Holly?
There are about 500,000 Heathers and about 190,000 Hollys alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Heathers as Hollys.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this