Molly
Molly originated as a medieval diminutive of Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miryam meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child." It evolved into an independent name with Irish popularity and has maintained a sweet, friendly charm for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,661. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,616
- 2012: 3,261
- 2013: 3,084
- 2014: 2,605
- 2015: 2,254
- 2016: 1,986
- 2017: 1,829
- 2018: 1,799
- 2019: 1,757
- 2020: 1,645
- 2021: 1,583
- 2022: 1,481
- 2023: 1,437
- 2024: 1,474
- 2025: 1,601
- 2026 (projected): 1,661
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Works well across all ages from childhood to adulthood
- •Already a nickname-turned-full-name, so limited nickname options
- •Strong literary presence in classics like Dickens and Defoe
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
176,127
Total births since 1880
1991
Peak year
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