Pollyanna
4 countries#6116 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pollyanna was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,129 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #6116 · peaked in 1964 with 53 births
Most common in: California, Indiana, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
585 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 46 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
582 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1569 · peaked in 2012 with 46 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
35 births recorded 1988–2012 · peaked in 1989 with 11 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2002–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Pollyanna’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #13844 | — |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↓80 |
| 2008 | #10084 | ↑3840 |
| 2009 | #15242 | ↓5158 |
| 2010 | #13448 | ↑1794 |
| 2011 | #10374 | ↑3074 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↓6495 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↑5869 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↑45 |
| 2015 | #8931 | ↑2024 |
| 2016 | #11781 | ↓2850 |
| 2017 | #11615 | ↑166 |
| 2018 | #11427 | ↑188 |
| 2019 | #11356 | ↑71 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↑266 |
| 2021 | #9562 | ↑1528 |
| 2022 | #10383 | ↓821 |
| 2023 | #10312 | ↑71 |
| 2024 | #7967 | ↑2345 |
| 2025 | #6116 | ↑1851 |
Frequently asked questions about Pollyanna
Is Pollyanna a popular name?
Yes — Pollyanna currently ranks #6116 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Pollyanna more common for boys or girls?
Pollyanna is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Pollyanna most popular?
Pollyanna peaked in 1964 in United States, with 53 recorded births that year.
Is Pollyanna rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Pollyanna’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3188 in 1914 to #6116 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Pollyanna?
At least 1,749 babies have been recorded with the name Pollyanna across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Pollyanna popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pollyanna appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Pollyanna?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Pollyanna include Niyla, Nolan, Ray, Rhett.
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