Will my child share the name Polly with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 242 UK babies named Polly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Polly in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Polly becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Polly has been fairly steady, ranked #204 in 2025 against #205 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #156 in 2021.

Is Polly a good choice for a distinctive name?

Polly 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.

Who are some famous people named Polly?

Notable people named Polly include: Polly Maberly, Polly Atkin and Polly Nelson.

Is Polly a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #204

Polly

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Polly sits comfortably in the UK charts at #204 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2025

#204

About the Name Polly

Polly has held its ground, ranked #204 in 2025 and never far from its best of #156 in 2021 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Polly is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Polly in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Polly

Polly Maberly — Polly Maberly is an English actress, known for playing Kitty Bennet in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
Polly Atkin — Polly Rowena Atkin is an English poet and non-fiction writer based in Grasmere, Cumbria.
Polly Nelson — Polly Jean Nelson is an American attorney and author.

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