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Molly
GirlMeaning of Molly: Hebrew: 'star of the sea'
Molly is a girl's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 198th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 104th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#198
1,601 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#104
446 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
176,487
First recorded 1880 · peak 1991
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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