Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Molly.
National Rank (2025)
#196
All-Time Peak Rank
#74 (1991)
Total U.S. Births
176,127
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Molly Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Molly
According to SSA data, Molly achieved its highest historical rank of #74 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1991 with 4,652 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 29.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Molly scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-29.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,652Births in 1991
Years in Top 100
21yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:306
1890s:454
1900s:803
1910s:2,447
1920s:2,797
1930s:3,119
1940s:4,161
1950s:6,458
1960s:9,364
1970s:15,715
1980s:25,891
1990s:36,567
2000s:33,271
2010s:25,553
2020s:9,221
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMo-lly
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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