#2082024 rank
1991peak year
174,517babies named Molly since 1880
▼ 17%5-year trend
Molly popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Molly mean?
A medieval diminutive of Mary that took hold as an independent name in Ireland. It has long been a friendly everyday staple in Britain and Ireland.
OriginIrish, English
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Molly
Same era, same vibe — if you like Molly, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Mollys
- Molly Ringwald, actress
Spellings & variants
Mollie
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