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How Many People Are Named Molly?
Estimated people named Molly living in the U.S. today
155,952
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 174,877
- Peak year: 1991 (4,663 births)
- Estimated living today: 155,952
Molly by age group — who carries the name today?
Molly popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Molly
Molly has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 174,877 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 155,952 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,192 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Mollys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Molly in the US?
An estimated 155,952 people named Molly are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Molly uncommon — about 1 in 2,192 Americans.
Is Molly a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Molly is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Molly most popular?
Molly peaked in 1991, when 4,663 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Molly?
Molly ranks #344 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).