Girls name · California
Molly in California
Molly was the 402nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 83 babies named Molly that year. Since 1912, California families have named 12,253 babies Molly.
Popularity over time
Molly in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 296th |
| 1930 | 15 | 328th |
| 1946 | 22 | 453rd |
| 1962 | 63 | 385th |
| 1977 | 145 | 208th |
| 1993 | 254 | 188th |
| 2009 | 234 | 190th |
| 2025 | 83 | 402nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 296th in 1912 to 402nd in 2025.
The most babies named Molly in California in a single year was 427, in 1991. Its best showing was 124th among girls names in 1991.
Across the country, Molly reached its best rank of 16th in Vermont (2005). See Molly in every state →
How popular is Molly in California?
Molly was the 402nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 83 babies named Molly that year. Since 1912, California families have named 12,253 babies Molly.
How many babies are named Molly in California?
In 2025, 83 babies were named Molly in California. The most babies named Molly in California in a single year was 427, in 1991.
What is the rank of Molly in California?
Molly ranked 402nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 124th among girls names in 1991.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.