Molly
In 2022, the name Molly was 199th most popular baby name for girls and 449th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,474 babies were named Molly in the United States.
In 2022, 1 out of every 2,283 babies in the United States were named Molly. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Molly is around 31 years old.
The name "Molly" is well know, but not overly common.
The most common nickname for Molly is Mol.
Molly Meaning & Origin
Molly, of Irish origin, means "star of the sea" and evokes a sense of brightness, guidance, and steadfastness.
The name Molly is described as wholesome, lively and warm-hearted.Pronunciation
Molly is pronounced mohl-lee in English. The name Molly has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
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Name Trends (1972 to Present)
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Fun Facts about Molly
- A famous character with the name Molly is Molly Weasley, who is a character in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. She is known as the caring and loving mother of the Weasley family.
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Geography
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