Molly: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bitter sea name turned sweet with love.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #174
- Peak
- #74 in 1991
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Molly Means
Molly is a girl name of English origin. A bitter sea name turned sweet with love.
How Popular Molly Is
Molly currently ranks #174 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #74 in 1991. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Molly
- Molly broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #74 in 1991.
- Molly has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Molly is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a wonderfully whimsical, fairy-tale quality.
Names Like Molly
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Molly
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Molly.
Questions About Molly
What does Molly mean?
Molly is a girl name of English origin. A bitter sea name turned sweet with love.
How popular is Molly?
Molly currently ranks #174 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #74 in 1991. It has held steady.
Where does Molly come from?
Molly comes from English roots. Molly broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #74 in 1991.
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