Mollie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #182 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#182
About the Name Mollie
Mollie is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 69 places over five years. Its high point was #65 in 2001, and it now sits at #182. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 14 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Mollie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mollie
Unlikely. With around 267 UK babies named Mollie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mollie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mollie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 69 places in the last five years. Its peak was #65 in 2001. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Mollie is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Mollie include: Mollie Rouse — Mollie Ann Rouse is an English footballer who plays in midfield for Sheffield United W.; Mollie O'Callaghan — Mollie Grace O'Callaghan is an Australian swimmer and the reigning Olympic champion in the 200 m freestyle.; Mollie Winnard — Mollie Louise Winnard is an English actress..
Mollie does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Mollies in the wild.
267
UK babies named Mollie (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 69 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mollie
Likely around 1 other Mollie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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