How Many People Are Named Molly?
174,877
people in the United States are named Molly
1 in 1,915 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#438
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0522%
Of US population
Peak Year
1991
4,663 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MAHL-ee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Diminutive of MARY. It developed from Malle and Molle, other medieval diminutives. James Joyce used this name in his novel 'Ulysses' (1920), where it belongs to Molly Bloom, the wife of the main character.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 35.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
12,174
Ohio
10,938
New York
10,694
Illinois
9,268
Texas
9,139
Pennsylvania
8,999
Michigan
6,998
Minnesota
6,717
Massachusetts
6,225
Wisconsin
5,000
💡 Fun Facts About "Molly"
- 1,465 babies were named Molly in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1991
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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