The name Holy is of English origin and it means "holy". It is a rare given name that is not commonly used today, but it has been recorded in various historical sources throughout history. The name Holy is derived from the Middle English word "holi", which meant holy or saintly. In some cases, Holy may also be considered a shortened form of the female name Holland or Holle, both of which are of Germanic origin and mean "from the land of the Helgi" or "hollow". The use of Holy as a given name is believed to have been most popular during the Middle Ages, although it has not been widely used in recent times.
The name Holy has been given to a total of 157 babies born in the United States between 1975 and 2023, according to the available statistics. The popularity of this name has fluctuated over time.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, there were several years with around 7 or 8 births each year. However, there was a significant gap in its usage between 1984 and 2003, during which no babies named Holy were recorded.
The name began to gain popularity again in the early 2000s, with around 5 births per year from 2003 to 2006. This trend continued, with the number of births fluctuating between 6 and 14 each year until 2022. Interestingly, there was another spike in popularity in 2022, with 14 babies named Holy born that year.
Despite these fluctuations, Holy remains a relatively rare name compared to many others used in the United States during this time period. It is important to note that statistics may not be available for all years or may have been affected by factors such as changes in naming trends, data collection methods, or other external influences.