How Many People Are Named Polly?
Complete statistics for the name Polly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Polly, a diminutive form of Mary, is a very rare name in the US, with only 1 in 20,280 Americans bearing it. That's just 16,272 people today! Interestingly, most Polly's are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 79All 29,583 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: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Polly Through the Generations
Polly has seen its highest popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1964 with 688 births. Today, the name's revival shows it's becoming trendy again, bridging classic and modern styles. With 23,891 over 60, 1,223 under 30, and 4,469 aged 30-60, Polly's demographic leans heavily towards the older generation, reflecting its historical roots and recent resurgence.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Polly's English roots
📄 About the Name Polly
How Many People Have the Name Polly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,317 people in the United States currently share the name Polly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 143,051 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Polly a Common or Rare Name?
Polly 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 Polly Mean?
Polly means "diminutive of Mary" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Polly in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Polly Most Popular?
The name Polly reached peak popularity in 1964, with 688 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Polly?
Approximately 2,317 people named Polly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,317. That works out to roughly 1 in 143,051 Americans.
Is Polly a rare name?
Polly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 143,051 Americans has this name.
What does the name Polly mean?
Polly means "diminutive of Mary" and comes from English origins.
Is Polly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Polly are male and 100% are female.
When was Polly most popular?
Polly peaked in 1964 with 688 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.