US Popularity:2149
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Star of the sea; Wished for child; Beloved; Bitterness; Rebellious
Mollie is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. Originally a pet name for Mary, Mollie has blossomed into a sweet baby name all on its own. With a vast number of meanings from "bitterness" to "rebellious," the three that may stand out the most are “star of the sea,” "beloved," and “wished for child.” This gives Mollie an unparalleled loveliness that captivates anyone considering this name for baby. Like something from a fairytale, Mollie evokes images of mermaids, seashells, magnificent ships with billowing sails, and endless clear skies for stargazing.

Mollie Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mollie is currently #1957 on The Bump
Girl:Mollie is currently #1357 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mollie is currently #2149 in U.S. births
Girl:Mollie is currently #1147 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1147
in 2023
+ 78
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • WordSense, Mollie

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Molly, May 2021

  • WordSense, Molly

  • WordSense, Margaret

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Mary, December 2022

  • Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022

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