Molli Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOL-ee / ˈmɒliEnglish; Latin
Meaning
English: A diminutive of Mary; Latin: 'star of the sea'
Historical & Cultural Background
Molli is often considered a modern variant of the name Molly, which itself is derived from Mary. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It has a cheerful and youthful connotation, often associated with warmth and friendliness. The name has also been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and music.
Trend Summary
Molli has seen a rise in popularity as a modern variant of Molly in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Molly
- Mollie
International Variants
- Mollie (English)
- Moli (Chinese)
Famous people named Molli
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Fictional characters named Molli
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Molli was first seen in the United States in 1950. Molli has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Minnesota, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Molli has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Molli (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 6 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 50 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |