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

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Molly-May per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Molly-May in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

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

Molly-May is declining: down 318 places since 2018, to #3,219 in 2023. It peaked at #1,365 in 2009.

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

Molly-May 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-May a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3219

Molly-May

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Molly-May is a distinctive choice, ranked #3219 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Molly-May in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Molly-May

Molly-May has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 576 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1365 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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