Hollister
Pronunciation: [ h-AHL-ihst-er ]
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Hollister first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 102 babies have been named Hollister in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hollister is past its peak , currently ranked #31,212 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,212
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hollister
Hollister is a boy name .
Is Hollister a boy or girl name? Hollister is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,212 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,803. Hollister is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hollister is currently ranked #31,212 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hollister include Hol, Holl, Holly, Hollie, Holli, Holliy, Holliie, Ter, Tery, Terie, Ster, and Hoy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hollister include Hollis, Holland . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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