Holloway
Pronunciation: [ h-AHL-ohw-ay ]
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Holloway first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 5 babies have been named Holloway in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Holloway is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #37,546 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,546
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Holloway
Holloway is a boy name .
Is Holloway a boy or girl name? Holloway is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,546 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,045. Holloway is more commonly used as a girl name.
Holloway is currently ranked #37,546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Holloway include Hol, Holl, Holly, Hollie, Hollo, Holloy, Holloie, Way, Wayie, Hoy, Hoie, and Holkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Holloway include Hollis, Holland . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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