How old is someone named Hollis?
The average Hollis is 38 years old.
Half of all living Hollises are between 9 and 68. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Hollises are much younger than 38.
When was Hollis popular?
Hollis is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 392 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,852 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,875 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,265 | 280 |
| 1940s | 2,290 | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 2,469 | 1,700 |
| 1960s | 1,248 | 1,000 |
| 1970s | 870 | 790 |
| 1980s | 751 | 710 |
| 1990s | 727 | 710 |
| 2000s | 822 | 810 |
| 2010s | 2,386 | 2,400 |
| 2020s | 2,311 | 2,300 |
How many Hollises are still alive?
About 12,000 Hollises are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Hollis since 1880.
Roughly half of all Hollises ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Hollis?
About one in three living Hollises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Hollis an old name?
Somewhat. Hollis is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hollis will be 28 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Hollises make up more of the total.
Is Hollis a boy or girl name?
Both. 38% of living Hollises are women and 62% are men.
The women average 34 and the men 40.
Names the same age as Hollis
NAME TWIN
Hollis's name twin is Harlan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Harlan's age curve is the closest match to Hollis's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Hollis
How old is the average Hollis?
The average Hollis in the US is 38 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hollis?
About 12,000 Hollises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hollis most popular?
In 2025, when about 470 baby boys were named Hollis.
Is Hollis a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 36% of living Hollises, but the name spans several generations.
Is Hollis a boy or girl name?
Both. 38% of living Hollises are women and 62% are men. The women average 34 and the men 40.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this