Dolly
Dolly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dolly
- A diminutive of the female given names Dorothy, Dolores, and Doris.
How popular is Dolly?
Since 1880, 20,592 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Dolly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #277 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3051 in 1934. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Dolly
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Dolly FAQ
What does the name Dolly mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Dorothy, Dolores, and Doris.
How popular is the name Dolly?
Since 1880, 20,592 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Dolly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #277 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3051 in 1934. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dolly a boy or girl name?
Dolly is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,592 girls and 44 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.