Polly Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAW-lee / ˈpɒli

English; Latin

Meaning

English: Diminutive of Mary; Latin: Little

Historical & Cultural Background

Polly is often considered a diminutive form of the name Mary, which has been popular in English-speaking countries. The name has been used since the 16th century and has a cheerful, playful connotation. It has also been associated with various cultural references, including literature and music. In some contexts, Polly has been used as a term of endearment.

Trend Summary

Polly has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often associated with vintage naming trends.

Similar Names

PoppyPallyPabloPauly

Variants

  • Pollyanna

International Variants

  • Polly (English)

Famous people named Polly

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Fictional characters named Polly

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Sibling Suggestions

PaulPoloPaddyPerryParker

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Polly was first seen in the United States in 1918. Polly has ranked as high as #908 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Polly has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Polly

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19185
19248
19305
19316