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Holloway

Pronunciation: [ h-AHL-ohw-ay ]

Boy Name #37,546 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Holloway is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AHL-ohw-ay.

Parents who love the name Holloway often also consider Dleh, Chevrolet, Rhodri .

Popularity Over Time

#37,546
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#37,546
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Hol Hoy Holie Hollie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holloway

Is Holloway a boy or girl name?
Holloway is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37546. As a girl name, it is ranked #25045. Holloway is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Holloway?
Holloway is pronounced h-AHL-ohw-ay.
How popular is the name Holloway?
Holloway is currently ranked #37546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Holloway?
Common nicknames for Holloway include Hol, Hoy, Holie, and Hollie.
Is Holloway a common or rare name?
Holloway is an uncommon name, ranked #37546 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Hoy, Holie, and Hollie. 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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