Will my child share the name Molly-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Molly-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Molly-Mae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Molly-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Molly-Mae is declining: down 2,286 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #749 in 2020.

Is Molly-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Molly-Mae 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.

Is Molly-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

Molly-Mae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Molly-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Molly-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Molly-Mae

Molly-Mae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1663 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #749 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Molly-Mae is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Molly-Mae in their class.