Girl · #8,323 in 2026

Pollyanne

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

Blurring the Edges is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks. It was released on May 6, 1997, by Capitol Records. Following the release of her self-titled debut studio album (1986) and her departure from the short-lived band the Graces, Brooks temporarily retired from the music industry.

Current Rank

#8,323

Peak Rank

#5,293 (1962)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

1971

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#5293

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pollyanne

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

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Origin & history

In 1986, Brooks released her self-titled debut studio album ; released exclusively in Europe, the album received minimal recognition. The following year, Brooks formed the pop rock band the Graces , alongside Charlotte Caffey and Gia Ciambotti , who experienced moderate success with their 1989 single " Lay Down Your Arms ". Disenchanted by the music industry due to the rise in success of the grunge genre, Brooks exited the group in 1991 and temporarily retired as a recording artist. Brooks explained: "I was really bored with music, to a point, during the grunge period ... I wasn't interested i

The Story of Pollyanne

Pollyanne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 7 Pollyannes were born — ranking #5,293 that year. As of 2026, Pollyanne ranks #8,323 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Pollyannes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pollyanne

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

Pollyanna
Pauline
Paulene
Pollen
Pollin
Pollan
Polythene
Poulin
Pollio
Pallium
Polon
Pulliam

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pollyanne

What does the name Pollyanne mean?

How popular is Pollyanne in 2026?

In 2026, Pollyanne ranks #8,323 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Pollyanne most popular?

Pollyanne reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #5,293 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Pollyanne a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Pollyanne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pollyanne include Marlyin, Pearlette, Lovita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pollyanne

Pollyanne is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Pollyanne's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #5,293. Use the chart and map above to compare Pollyanne'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.