Girl
Mollie
star of the sea
About Mollie
Sweet, cheerful, and utterly charming—Mollie captures hearts instantly. There's something wonderfully genuine about this name, an honesty and warmth that feels like sunshine. It's the kind of name that makes people smile, that suggests friendliness and an open spirit. Mollie works beautifully for a giggling toddler, a confident teenager, and a capable adult, adapting gracefully through life's stages. The double-l spelling adds visual interest and a touch of distinctiveness without complicating pronunciation. Parents who choose Mollie often value names that feel unpretentious and real, names that don't take themselves too seriously yet command respect. It's compact enough to stand strongly on its own while pairing delightfully with longer surnames. Mollie brings to mind creativity, kindness, and approachability—qualities any parent would wish for their daughter. This name doesn't demand attention; it earns affection naturally, making it an endearing choice for families seeking something both familiar and special.
Popularity of the Name Mollie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #81 | ||||
| 1881 | #82 | ||||
| 1882 | #84 | ||||
| 1883 | #89 | ||||
| 1884 | #79 | ||||
| 1885 | #79 | ||||
| 1886 | #82 | ||||
| 1887 | #100 | ||||
| 1888 | #102 | ||||
| 1889 | #98 | ||||
| 1890 | #118 | ||||
| 1891 | #110 | ||||
| 1892 | #108 | ||||
| 1893 | #118 | ||||
| 1894 | #122 | ||||
| 1895 | #123 | ||||
| 1896 | #127 | ||||
| 1897 | #143 | ||||
| 1898 | #142 | ||||
| 1899 | #153 | ||||
| 1900 | #139 | ||||
| 1901 | #151 | ||||
| 1902 | #153 | ||||
| 1903 | #171 | ||||
| 1904 | #162 | ||||
| 1905 | #161 | ||||
| 1906 | #162 | ||||
| 1907 | #165 | ||||
| 1908 | #175 | ||||
| 1909 | #167 | #165 | |||
| 1910 | #170 | #166 | |||
| 1911 | #190 | #143 | |||
| 1912 | #206 | #147 | |||
| 1913 | #207 | #147 | |||
| 1914 | #203 | #139 | |||
| 1915 | #219 | #136 | |||
| 1916 | #243 | #172 | |||
| 1917 | #242 | #146 | |||
| 1918 | #242 | #158 | |||
| 1919 | #254 | #172 | |||
| 1920 | #275 | #177 | |||
| 1921 | #277 | #164 | |||
| 1922 | #284 | #175 | |||
| 1923 | #293 | #190 | |||
| 1924 | #322 | #163 | |||
| 1925 | #328 | #150 | |||
| 1926 | #333 | #197 | |||
| 1927 | #352 | #194 | |||
| 1928 | #364 | #172 | |||
| 1929 | #347 | ||||
| 1930 | #357 | ||||
| 1931 | #355 | ||||
| 1932 | #389 | ||||
| 1933 | #392 | #172 | |||
| 1934 | #378 | ||||
| 1935 | #377 | ||||
| 1936 | #421 | ||||
| 1937 | #435 | ||||
| 1938 | #424 | ||||
| 1939 | #424 | ||||
| 1940 | #439 | ||||
| 1941 | #451 | ||||
| 1942 | #478 | ||||
| 1943 | #474 | ||||
| 1944 | #477 | ||||
| 1945 | #498 | ||||
| 1946 | #551 | ||||
| 1947 | #538 | ||||
| 1948 | #531 | ||||
| 1949 | #551 | ||||
| 1950 | #569 | ||||
| 1951 | #631 | ||||
| 1952 | #557 | ||||
| 1953 | #569 | ||||
| 1954 | #686 | ||||
| 1955 | #692 | ||||
| 1956 | #671 | ||||
| 1957 | #691 | ||||
| 1958 | #722 | ||||
| 1959 | #793 | ||||
| 1960 | #784 | ||||
| 1961 | #886 | ||||
| 1963 | #931 | ||||
| 1964 | #791 | ||||
| 1965 | #827 | ||||
| 1966 | #889 | ||||
| 1967 | #853 | ||||
| 1968 | #844 | ||||
| 1969 | #799 | ||||
| 1970 | #754 | ||||
| 1971 | #752 | ||||
| 1972 | #759 | ||||
| 1973 | #782 | ||||
| 1974 | #706 | ||||
| 1975 | #677 | ||||
| 1976 | #720 | ||||
| 1977 | #650 | ||||
| 1978 | #696 | ||||
| 1979 | #637 | ||||
| 1980 | #638 | ||||
| 1981 | #616 | ||||
| 1982 | #559 | ||||
| 1983 | #575 | ||||
| 1984 | #613 | ||||
| 1985 | #520 | ||||
| 1986 | #551 | ||||
| 1987 | #520 | ||||
| 1988 | #527 | ||||
| 1989 | #526 | ||||
| 1990 | #464 | ||||
| 1991 | #459 | #939 | |||
| 1992 | #499 | #406 | #839 | ||
| 1993 | #500 | #498 | |||
| 1994 | #540 | #322 | |||
| 1995 | #542 | #349 | |||
| 1996 | #551 | #416 | |||
| 1997 | #560 | #84 | #356 | ||
| 1998 | #557 | #76 | #220 | ||
| 1999 | #571 | #83 | #238 | ||
| 2000 | #581 | #86 | #187 | ||
| 2001 | #597 | #69 | #362 | #139 | #967 |
| 2002 | #657 | #72 | #161 | #930 | |
| 2003 | #646 | #87 | #160 | #894 | |
| 2004 | #780 | #83 | #419 | #187 | |
| 2005 | #740 | #81 | #126 | ||
| 2006 | #757 | #96 | #214 | ||
| 2007 | #775 | #106 | #446 | #239 | |
| 2008 | #713 | #118 | #443 | #173 | |
| 2009 | #694 | #111 | #403 | #175 | |
| 2010 | #675 | #113 | #177 | ||
| 2011 | #652 | #104 | #128 | ||
| 2012 | #653 | #82 | #106 | ||
| 2013 | #712 | #75 | #93 | ||
| 2014 | #806 | #80 | #109 | ||
| 2015 | #990 | #103 | #111 | ||
| 2016 | #120 | #94 | |||
| 2017 | #125 | #101 | |||
| 2018 | #124 | #103 | |||
| 2019 | #114 | #105 | |||
| 2020 | #99 | #87 | |||
| 2021 | #123 | #93 | |||
| 2022 | #162 | #98 | |||
| 2023 | #157 | #85 | |||
| 2024 | #168 | #92 | |||
| 2025 | #198 | #88 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mollie
Names Similar to Mollie
Nicknames for Mollie
- Moll
- Molly
- Mo
- Ollie
Famous People Named Mollie
| Mollie Sugden | English actress known for her role in "Are You Being Served?" |
| Mollie Hemingway | American political commentator and writer |
| Mollie Katzen | American chef and cookbook author |
| Mollie O'Brien | American folk singer |
| Mollie King | American silent film actress |
| Mollie Orshansky | American economist who developed the poverty threshold |
| Mollie Parnis | American fashion designer |
| Mollie Slater | English women's rights activist |
| Mollie Steimer | Russian-American anarchist and activist |
| Mollie Burkhart | Osage Native American figure involved in the "Osage Indian murders" investigation |
| Mollie Eckford | Civil War nurse and "Daughter of the Regiment" |
| Mollie McConnell | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Mollie Fontaine | American spiritualist and Memphis historical figure |
| Mollie Hughes | British mountaineer |
| Mollie Beveridge | Scottish mathematician and codebreaker during WWII |
| Mollie Marcoux Samaan | American college athletics administrator |
| Mollie Winterburn | Australian opera singer |
| Mollie Pathman | American former professional soccer player |
| Mollie Barr | Canadian poet |
Characters Named Mollie
| Mollie Ralston | Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" |
| Mollie the Horse | George Orwell's "Animal Farm" |
| Mollie Tibbetts | character in "The Quiet Ones" by Betsy Reavley |
| Mollie Fitzgerald | character in "Perry Mason" series by Erle Stanley Gardner |
| Mollie Slattery | character in "The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Mollie Miles | character in the film "Ford v Ferrari" |
| Mollie Gray | character in "A Quiet Belief in Angels" by R.J. Ellory |
| Mollie Carberry | character in "A Girl Called Mollie" by Nuala O'Connor |
| Mollie Faraday | character in "The Nightingale Before Christmas" by Donna Andrews |
| Mollie Davis | character in the "Made in Jersey" TV series |
| Mollie Winnard | character in "Hollyoaks" TV series |
| Mollie Plantagenet | character in the "The Plantagenet Saga" by Jean Plaidy |
| Mollie Bond | character in "Torchwood" TV series |
| Mollie Peterson | character in the "Chief Inspector Gamache" series by Louise Penny |
| Mollie and Emily | characters in "The Lost Letter" by Jillian Cantor |