Molly

Meaning of Molly

Molly is a nickname for Mary, which means "bitter" or, in some interpretations, "beloved."

Molly has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Molly

Molly is climbing again, up to #196 in 2025 from #208 in 2024 after peaking at #78 in 2011.

Notable people named Molly

• Molly Ringwald
  Actress, '80s teen icon
• Molly Shannon
  Comedian, actress, SNL cast
• Molly Sims
  Actress and model
• Molly Quinn
  Actress, 'Castle'
• Molly Ephraim
  Actress, 'Last Man Standing'

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Questions about the name Molly

What does the name Molly mean?

Molly means molly is a nickname for mary, which means "bitter" or, in some interpretations, "beloved.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Molly a boy's or a girl's name?

Molly is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Molly?

In 2025, Molly ranked #196 for girls, up from #208 the year before.

When was Molly most popular?

Molly peaked at #78 in 2011.