Molly
5 countries#196 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Molly was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
176,487 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #196 · peaked in 1991 with 4,663 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, New York, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
52,307 births recorded 1986–2025 · currently #49 · peaked in 2001 with 3,260 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
46,178 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #73 · peaked in 2001 with 2,987 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,700 births recorded 1986–2025 · currently #56 · peaked in 2004 with 183 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,429 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #32 · peaked in 2007 with 132 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,535 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #793 · peaked in 2019 with 89 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, La Réunion, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Molly’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #105 | — |
| 2007 | #97 | ↑8 |
| 2008 | #104 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #92 | ↑12 |
| 2010 | #87 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #78 | ↑9 |
| 2012 | #90 | ↓12 |
| 2013 | #102 | ↓12 |
| 2014 | #122 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #144 | ↓22 |
| 2016 | #157 | ↓13 |
| 2017 | #166 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #157 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #161 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #173 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #186 | ↓13 |
| 2022 | #199 | ↓13 |
| 2023 | #209 | ↓10 |
| 2024 | #208 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #196 | ↑12 |
Frequently asked questions about Molly
Is Molly a popular name?
Yes — Molly currently ranks #196 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Molly more common for boys or girls?
Molly is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Molly most popular?
Molly peaked in 1991 in United States, with 4,663 recorded births that year.
Is Molly rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Molly’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #388 in 1880 to #196 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Molly?
At least 230,329 babies have been recorded with the name Molly across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Molly popular in more than one country?
Yes — Molly appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Molly?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Molly include Everleigh, Alora, Olive, Sara.
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