Molly
Peaked at #74 nationally in 1991, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Molly has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Molly — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#74
in 1991
Current rank
#208
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Molly reached its peak popularity for girls in 1991, ranking #74 nationally with 4,652 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #122 (2014) to #208 (2024) — a 41% drop.
As of 2024, Molly ranks #208 nationally for girls, with 1,465 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #208 | 1,465 |
| 2023 | #208 | 1,437 |
| 2022 | #199 | 1,481 |
| 2021 | #186 | 1,582 |
| 2020 | #174 | 1,644 |
| 2019 | #161 | 1,757 |
| 2018 | #157 | 1,799 |
| 2017 | #166 | 1,829 |
Molly — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2135
in 1989
Last ranked
#13398
in 2014
Years tracked
36
1972–2014
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1972, Molly reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #2135 nationally with 33 babies given the name that year.
Molly hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2014, when it stood at #13398.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #13,398 | 5 |
| 2012 | #8,643 | 9 |
| 2011 | #10,403 | 7 |
| 2010 | #10,401 | 7 |
| 2008 | #13,941 | 5 |
| 2007 | #11,884 | 6 |
| 2006 | #11,590 | 6 |
| 2005 | #9,809 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Molly most popular?
Molly was most popular in 1991, when it ranked #74 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Molly becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Molly?
At least 174,877 babies have been recorded with the name Molly in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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