How Many People Are Named Dolly?
20,523
people in the United States are named Dolly
1 in 16,323 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1823
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0061%
Of US population
Peak Year
1926
395 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
DAHL-ee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Diminutive of DOROTHY. Doll and Dolly were used from the 16th century, and the common English word doll (for the plaything) is derived from them. In modern times this name is also sometimes used as a diminutive of DOLORES.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 83.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,213
Pennsylvania
1,100
Texas
1,065
Ohio
845
West Virginia
801
Virginia
764
North Carolina
734
Kentucky
677
Illinois
573
New York
562
💡 Fun Facts About "Dolly"
- 127 babies were named Dolly in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1926
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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