Molly sits comfortably in the UK charts at #104 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#104
US Rank #208
About the Name Molly
Molly is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 50 places over five years. Its high point was #15 in 2001, and it now sits at #104. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 28 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Molly is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #208 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Molly
Unlikely. With around 446 UK babies named Molly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Molly in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Molly has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 50 places in the last five years. Its peak was #15 in 2001. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Molly is more popular in the UK (#104) than in the US (#208). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Molly include: Molly Bloom (author) — Molly Bloom is an American entrepreneur and public speaker.; Molly Drake — Mary Drake, also known as Molly Drake, was an English poet and musician.; Molly Ball — Molly Ball is an American political journalist and writer..
Molly appears in the US top 500 at #208 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
446
UK babies named Molly (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 50 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Molly
Likely around 1 other Molly in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Molly
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Molly Bloom is an American entrepreneur and public speaker. During the 2000s, she became known as the "Poker Princess", for organizing high stakes underground poker in Los Angeles that attracted A-list actors.
Mary Drake, also known as Molly Drake, was an English poet and musician. She is known as the mother of actress Gabrielle Drake and musician Nick Drake.
Molly Mason is an American musician and composer who performs as the duo Jay & Molly with her husband Jay Ungar. Jay's composition, Ashokan Farewell, became the title theme of Ken Burns' The Civil War on PBS.
Molly is a two-part Australian miniseries about Australian music personality Molly Meldrum. Aired on the Seven Network, the first part premiered on 7 February 2016, with the second and final half screening on 14 February.
Molly Sims is an American fashion model and actress. She was featured in campaigns for Jimmy Choo, Escada, Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, and Chanel, among others.
Molly Kathleen Burnett is an American actress. She has been nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards: twice for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series, and once for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series.
Molly Carlson is a Canadian high diver and social media personality. She is a member of Canada's senior national high diving team and placed second at the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.