Girl · #7,841 in 2026

Molli

The Molli is a narrow-gauge steam-powered railway in Mecklenburg, Germany, running on 900 mm gauge track. It operates between Bad Doberan, Heiligendamm and Kühlungsborn West over a total distance of 15.4 km (9.6 mi) with a running time of 40 minutes. Within Bad Doberan the line runs through the street, and later along a linden tree-lined avenue.

Current Rank
#7,841
Peak Rank
#2,318 (2014)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-10%
1950
First Year
2026
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#2318
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
71
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Molli

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Molli is a narrow-gauge steam-powered railway in Mecklenburg, Germany, running on 900 mm gauge track. It operates between Bad Doberan, Heiligendamm and Kühlungsborn West over a total distance of 15.4 km (9.6 mi) with a running time of 40 minutes. Within Bad Doberan the line runs through the street, and later along a linden tree-lined avenue.

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The Story of Molli

Molli first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1950, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 63 Mollis were born — ranking #2,738 that year. As of 2026, Molli ranks #7,841 for baby girls with 13 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 2K Mollis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Molli

Phonetically similar names — useful when Molli is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Molli

What does the name Molli mean?
The Molli is a narrow-gauge steam-powered railway in Mecklenburg, Germany, running on 900 mm gauge track. It operates between Bad Doberan, Heiligendamm and Kühlungsborn West over a total distance of 15.4 km (9.6 mi) with a running time of 40 minutes. Within Bad Doberan the line runs through the street, and later along a linden tree-lined avenue.
How popular is Molli in 2026?
In 2026, Molli ranks #7,841 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Molli most popular?
Molli reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #2,318 that year with 63 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Molli most popular?
Molli has historically been most popular in Iowa, Minnesota, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Molli.
Is Molli a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Molli is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Molli?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Molli include Shanece, Anasofia, Loisann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Molli

Molli is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Molli's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #2,318. Use the chart and map above to compare Molli's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.