Molly

Q: Is Molly a boy or girl name?

Molly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #28261, and as a girl name it ranks #208.

Q: How popular is the name Molly?

Molly is ranked #28261 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AHL-ee ]

Boy Name #28,261 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Molly is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHL-ee.

Parents who love the name Molly often also consider Mollie, Molly, Mona .

Popularity Over Time

#28,261

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,261
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mol Moy Molie

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Also a Girl Name

Molly is also used as a girl name, ranked #208.

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Similar Names

Mollie Molly Mona Monica Mozella Moses Morris Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions About Molly

Is Molly a boy or girl name?

Molly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28261. As a girl name, it is ranked #208. Molly is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Molly?

Molly is pronounced m-AHL-ee.

How popular is the name Molly?

Molly is currently ranked #28261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Molly?

Common nicknames for Molly include Mol, Moy, and Molie.

Is Molly a common or rare name?

Molly is an uncommon name, ranked #28261 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Molly

Molly is a boy name .

Is Molly a boy or girl name? Molly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,261 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #208. Molly is more commonly used as a girl name.

Molly is currently ranked #28,261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Molly include Mol, Moy, and Molie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.