Girl · #10,836 in 2026

Mollye

Name: Popularity of the name Mollye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mollye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,836

Peak Rank

#2,204 (1917)

Total Babies

388

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1891

First Year

1997

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2204

Peak Rank

388

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mollye

Mollye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1891, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 15 Mollyes were born — ranking #2,204 that year. As of 2026, Mollye ranks #10,836 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 388 Mollyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Mollye

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

Molly
Mali
Mollie
Mala
Malo
Molloy
Mallo
Molli
Molla
Mollah
Mollo
Malai

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mollye

What does the name Mollye mean?

Mollye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1891. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mollye in 2026?

In 2026, Mollye ranks #10,836 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Mollye most popular?

Mollye reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,204 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mollye most popular?

Mollye has historically been most popular in New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mollye.

Is Mollye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mollye is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mollye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mollye include Aurilla, Ilma, Opie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mollye

Mollye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 388 births in the dataset. Mollye's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,204. Use the chart and map above to compare Mollye'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.