Molly is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 176,487 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 47,402 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 5,748 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Molly per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1991 (4,663/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2001 (2,987/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2007 (281/yr).
Molly reached its peak in 1991, when it was the #152 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.
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