Polly
How to say it: POL-ee · /ˈpɑli/
English diminutive of Mary (Hebrew: 'beloved') - long used as independent name since 18th century.
Polly was the 1,737th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 79 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,359 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,737 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 79 |
| Share of births | 1 in 41,966 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,359 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Polly peaked in the 1880s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Polly is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
England and Wales: #204. Ireland: #348.
Famous people named Polly
- Polly Walker (born 1966)British actress
- Polly Samson (born 1962)English novelist, lyricist and journalist
- Polly Bergen (1930–2014)American actress
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