Holman
Pronunciation: [ h-AHLM-uhn ]
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Holman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 32 babies have been named Holman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Holman is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,043 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,043
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Holman
Holman is a boy name .
Holman is currently ranked #20,043 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Holman include Hol, Holm, Holmy, Holmie, Hoy, Hoie, and Holkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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