Holland
Boy name · #1366 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Holland? In official American birth records, Holland has been tracked continuously since 1888, giving it 137 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 136 baby boys were named Holland, placing it at #1366 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2486, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 13,235 boys born in 2025 was named Holland.
Babies named Holland per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 137-year story
Holland first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 6 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 136 babies and a rank of #1366. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Holland against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Holland in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Holland is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Holland will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Holland is most common
State-level data for Holland is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Holland
Statistically, parents drawn to Holland tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Copeland, Oakland, Zealand, Kyland, and Wayland.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Holland | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136 | #1366 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1563 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1567 |
| 2022 | 112 | #1574 |
| 2021 | 88 | #1789 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1539 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2020 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2385 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2493 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2335 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2486 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2299 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2668 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2905 |
| 2011 | 25 | #3994 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3128 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3919 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3344 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3379 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3306 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3447 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4793 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5271 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3670 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3721 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Holland?
In official American birth records, the name Holland first appeared in 1888 (over 137 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Holland a popular boy name?
Holland ranked #1366 among boys in 2025 with 136 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2486.
When was the name Holland most popular?
Holland peaked in 2025, when 136 American boys received the name (ranked #1366 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Holland?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 13,235 newborn American boys was named Holland. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.