Polly sits comfortably in the UK charts at #200 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#200
About the Name Polly
Polly is holding steady in the rankings at #200. It reached its peak of #156 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Polly 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 Polly
Unlikely. With around 246 UK babies named Polly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Polly in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Polly has held a stable position around #200 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #156 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
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.
Notable people named Polly include: 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..
Polly does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Pollys in the wild.
246
UK babies named Polly (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Polly
Likely around 1 other Polly in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Polly
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Polly Maberly is an English actress, known for playing Kitty Bennet in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. She is the older sister of actress Kate Maberly.
Polly Jean Nelson is an American attorney and author. She is best known as a member of serial killer Ted Bundy's last defense team from 1986 until his execution in January 1989.
Pauline Theresa Moran, known professionally as Polly Moran, was an American actress and comedian. Beginning her career in vaudeville, she acted in Mack Sennett comedies as one of Sennett Bathing Beauties.