How Many People Are Named Mollye?
Complete statistics for the name Mollye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mollye, a very rare female name, is held by just 155 people in the US, making up 1 in 2,129,557 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! With most Mollyes over 60, it's clear this name has a strong connection to older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 388 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1917Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mollye Through the Generations
Mollye has been around since 1917 when it peaked with 15 births. Today, there are 155 people named Mollye in the US, with 7 under 30, 91 between 30 and 60, and 290 over 60. The majority of Mollyes are over 60, indicating a strong generational preference for this classic name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mollye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mollye
How Many People Have the Name Mollye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 155 people in the United States currently share the name Mollye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,129,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mollye a Common or Rare Name?
Mollye is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mollye Mean?
Mollye means "creative variant of Molly" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mollye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mollye Most Popular?
The name Mollye reached peak popularity in 1917, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mollye?
Approximately 155 people named Mollye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 388. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,129,557 Americans.
Is Mollye a rare name?
Mollye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,129,557 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mollye mean?
Mollye means "creative variant of Molly" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mollye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mollye are male and 100% are female.
When was Mollye most popular?
Mollye peaked in 1917 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.