Polly
Polly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛpΙli/
Meaning and origin of Polly
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A common given name for a parrot.
Etymology
Nickname for Mary, created by rhyming with Molly.
How popular is Polly?
Since 1880, 29,684 girls and 24 boys in the U.S. have been named Polly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #225 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3437 in 1924. In 2025, 79 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Polly
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Polly
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Polly FAQ
What does the name Polly mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. A common given name for a parrot. Nickname for Mary, created by rhyming with Molly.
What is the origin of the name Polly?
Polly is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Polly?
Since 1880, 29,684 girls and 24 boys in the U.S. have been named Polly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #225 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3437 in 1924. In 2025, 79 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Polly a boy or girl name?
Polly is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 29,684 girls and 24 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.