Mollie
How to say it: MOL-ee · /ˈmɑli/
English diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam; meaning debated — possibly 'beloved,' 'bitter,' or 'sea of sorrow.'
Mollie was the 196th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 212 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #219 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #196 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 212 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,792 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #219 |
| In France, 2025 | #567 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once at its height in the 1880s, Mollie now sits far below that peak at #196. More slipping is likely in the years ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft in two syllables, Mollie has an old fashioned sweetness. Nellie and Hattie share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mollie is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #567 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #243. Ireland: #87.
Famous people named Mollie
- Mollie O'Callaghan (born 2004)Australian swimmer
- Mollie Faustman (1883–1966)Swedish writer and artist
- Mollie McConnell (1865–1920)Film actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Homophone of Molly, street name for MDMA; variant spelling
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