Girl
Polly
little, small
About Polly
Sweet Polly practically bounces off the tongue with cheerful energy and old-fashioned charm. This delightfully vintage name has been experiencing a well-deserved renaissance as parents rediscover the appeal of classic nicknames standing proud as formal names. Polly evokes images of sunlight, laughter, and uncomplicated joy—there's an inherent positivity woven into its very sound. The double 'l' gives it a playful, bouncy quality that feels youthful and spirited. Unlike many vintage revivals that carry heavy formality, Polly remains light and accessible, never stuffy or pretentious. It's the kind of name that makes people smile, carrying associations with friendliness and warmth. Polly works wonderfully for someone with a bright personality and optimistic outlook. The name has literary and cultural connections that add depth without weighing it down. Parents drawn to Polly often appreciate its unpretentious nature and the way it stands apart from current naming trends while still feeling perfectly appropriate for a modern child. Short, memorable, and undeniably charming, Polly captures hearts effortlessly.
Popularity of the Name Polly
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #245 | |||
| 1881 | #225 | |||
| 1882 | #277 | |||
| 1883 | #312 | |||
| 1884 | #281 | |||
| 1885 | #311 | |||
| 1886 | #275 | |||
| 1887 | #309 | |||
| 1888 | #310 | |||
| 1889 | #332 | |||
| 1890 | #341 | |||
| 1891 | #334 | |||
| 1892 | #332 | |||
| 1893 | #348 | |||
| 1894 | #317 | |||
| 1895 | #329 | |||
| 1896 | #353 | |||
| 1897 | #365 | |||
| 1898 | #365 | |||
| 1899 | #386 | |||
| 1900 | #379 | |||
| 1901 | #377 | |||
| 1902 | #397 | |||
| 1903 | #375 | |||
| 1904 | #367 | |||
| 1905 | #404 | |||
| 1906 | #367 | |||
| 1907 | #407 | |||
| 1908 | #404 | |||
| 1909 | #405 | |||
| 1910 | #373 | |||
| 1911 | #429 | |||
| 1912 | #383 | |||
| 1913 | #421 | |||
| 1914 | #417 | |||
| 1915 | #417 | |||
| 1916 | #392 | |||
| 1917 | #385 | |||
| 1918 | #384 | |||
| 1919 | #411 | |||
| 1920 | #386 | |||
| 1921 | #402 | |||
| 1922 | #367 | |||
| 1923 | #376 | |||
| 1924 | #370 | |||
| 1925 | #380 | |||
| 1926 | #367 | |||
| 1927 | #376 | |||
| 1928 | #340 | |||
| 1929 | #326 | |||
| 1930 | #335 | |||
| 1931 | #329 | |||
| 1932 | #314 | |||
| 1933 | #324 | |||
| 1934 | #297 | |||
| 1935 | #324 | |||
| 1936 | #318 | |||
| 1937 | #321 | |||
| 1938 | #342 | |||
| 1939 | #300 | |||
| 1940 | #313 | |||
| 1941 | #313 | |||
| 1942 | #344 | |||
| 1943 | #347 | |||
| 1944 | #335 | |||
| 1945 | #343 | |||
| 1946 | #358 | |||
| 1947 | #380 | |||
| 1948 | #385 | #239 | ||
| 1949 | #363 | |||
| 1950 | #373 | |||
| 1951 | #373 | |||
| 1952 | #398 | |||
| 1953 | #376 | |||
| 1954 | #386 | |||
| 1955 | #360 | |||
| 1956 | #376 | |||
| 1957 | #411 | |||
| 1958 | #395 | |||
| 1959 | #423 | |||
| 1960 | #384 | |||
| 1961 | #376 | |||
| 1962 | #406 | |||
| 1963 | #402 | |||
| 1964 | #361 | #342 | ||
| 1965 | #453 | |||
| 1966 | #461 | |||
| 1967 | #476 | |||
| 1968 | #503 | |||
| 1969 | #573 | |||
| 1970 | #593 | |||
| 1971 | #571 | |||
| 1972 | #649 | |||
| 1973 | #680 | #384 | ||
| 1974 | #696 | |||
| 1975 | #867 | |||
| 1977 | #798 | |||
| 1997 | #241 | #662 | ||
| 1998 | #313 | #599 | ||
| 1999 | #269 | |||
| 2000 | #358 | |||
| 2001 | #302 | |||
| 2002 | #333 | |||
| 2003 | #340 | #545 | ||
| 2004 | #315 | #658 | ||
| 2005 | #268 | #570 | ||
| 2006 | #322 | |||
| 2007 | #274 | #605 | ||
| 2008 | #317 | #461 | ||
| 2009 | #331 | #483 | ||
| 2010 | #311 | #542 | ||
| 2011 | #292 | #499 | ||
| 2012 | #253 | #464 | ||
| 2013 | #249 | #393 | ||
| 2014 | #269 | #569 | ||
| 2015 | #250 | #422 | ||
| 2016 | #247 | #385 | ||
| 2017 | #219 | #339 | ||
| 2018 | #196 | #404 | ||
| 2019 | #221 | #483 | ||
| 2020 | #214 | #395 | ||
| 2021 | #166 | #334 | ||
| 2022 | #181 | #314 | ||
| 2023 | #182 | #309 | ||
| 2024 | #207 | #360 | ||
| 2025 | #211 | #349 | ||
| 1995 | #611 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Polly
Names Similar to Polly
Nicknames for Polly
- Pol
- Poppy
- Poll
- Dolly
Famous People Named Polly
| Polly Bergen | American actress and singer |
| Polly Draper | American actress, writer, and producer |
| Polly Holliday | American actress known for her role in "Alice" |
| Polly James | Welsh actress |
| Polly Lauder | American artist and philanthropist |
| Polly Jean Harvey | English musician and singer-songwriter - PJ Harvey |
| Polly Shannon | Canadian actress |
| Polly Walker | English actress |
| Polly Mellen | Influential fashion editor |
| Polly Stenham | British playwright |
| Polly Toynbee | English journalist and writer |
| Polly Umrigar | Indian cricketer and commentator |
| Polly Samson | English novelist and lyricist |
| Polly Ward | British medical doctor and professor |
| Polly Moran | American actress and comedian |
| Polly Bemis | 19th-century American pioneer and immigrant |
| Polly Platt | American film producer and production designer |
| Polly Noonan | American political activist |
| Polly Ann Young | American actress |
Characters Named Polly
| Polly Shelby | Character from the TV series "Peaky Blinders" |
| Polly Gray | Character from the TV series "Peaky Blinders" |
| Polly Cooper | Character from the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Polly Harper | Character from the TV series "Miranda" |
| Polly Plummer | Character from "The Chronicles of Narnia" series by C.S. Lewis |
| Polly Pocket | Doll and character line |
| Polly Prince | Character from the movie "Along Came Polly" |
| Polly Wolly Doodle | Folk song character |
| Polly Lobster | Character from the children's show "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Polly Purebred | Character from the animated TV series "Underdog" |
| Polly Esther | Character from the animated TV series "Samurai Pizza Cats" |
| Polly Pretzel | Character from the animated TV series "Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends" |
| Polly Flint | Character from the book "Marianne Dreams" by Catherine Storr |
| Polly Noodle | Character from the animated TV series "The Magic Key" |
| Polly Zobelle | Character from the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |