Tolly
Pronunciation: [ t-OHL-ee ]
Tolly is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,132 in the US, popular nicknames include Tol, Toy, and Tolie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Tolly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 6 babies have been named Tolly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tolly is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,132 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,132
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Tolly is also used as a boy name, ranked #18288.
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About the Name Tolly
Tolly is a girl name .
Is Tolly a boy or girl name? Tolly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,132 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,288. Tolly is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tolly is currently ranked #34,132 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tolly include Tol, Toy, and Tolie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis