Molly
Molly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษ.li/ ยท /หmษ.li/
Meaning and origin of Molly
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Moll, diminutive lambdacism of Mary + -y.
How popular is Molly?
Since 1880, 176,127 girls and 360 boys in the U.S. have been named Molly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #74 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #2134 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #196 for girls, with 1,601 babies given the name.
Names similar to Molly
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Molly
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Molly FAQ
What does the name Molly mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. From Moll, diminutive lambdacism of Mary + -y.
What is the origin of the name Molly?
Molly is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Molly?
Since 1880, 176,127 girls and 360 boys in the U.S. have been named Molly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #74 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #2134 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #196 for girls, with 1,601 babies given the name.
Is Molly a boy or girl name?
Molly is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 176,127 girls and 360 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.