Molli
Every Molli since 1950 — 1,989 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Molli
Molli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,655 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 1,989 American babies have been named Molli. Its peak came in 2014, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Molli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Molli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,655 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,485 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,817 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,364 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,851 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,543 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,233 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,315 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,723 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,946 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,370 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,769 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,356 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,076 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,254 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,239 |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,153 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,149 |
| 2007 | 58 | #3,040 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,972 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,305 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,916 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,662 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,050 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,351 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,887 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,508 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,456 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,942 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,449 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,053 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,966 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,633 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,020 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,648 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Molli in 2025?
Molli ranked #10,655 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Molli?
1,989 babies have been named Molli in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Molli most popular?
Molli peaked in 2014, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Molli a boy or girl name?
Molli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Molli rising or falling?
Molli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.