Holding steady.
Popularity of Mollye since 1891
Babies named Mollye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mollye's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 41 |
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mollye is a rare spelling variant of Molly, which itself originated as a diminutive of Mary. First recorded in 1891, the name reached its peak rank in 1908, when it was most frequently given. Despite its historical presence, Mollye has never ranked among the top names in any state, and there is no recent data indicating a resurgence. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with very occasional use over the decades. As a variant of Molly, it shares the same uncertain Hebrew etymology of Mary, which has long been debated among scholars.
Mollye is a respelled variant of Molly, which itself originated as a pet form of Mary. Mary derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is uncertainthough it has been variously interpreted as "beloved," "bitter," or "rebellious." The spelling Mollye emerged in the late 19th century, part of a trend for distinctive spellings of familiar names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mol, Molly
Sibling names for Mollye
Names that share Mollye's style, for a brother or sister.
