Girls name · California
Molly in California
As of 2025, Molly was the #402 most common girls name in California, drawn from 83 births that year. Its total reaches 12,253 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Molly in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #296 |
| 1930 | 15 | #328 |
| 1946 | 22 | #453 |
| 1962 | 63 | #385 |
| 1977 | 145 | #208 |
| 1993 | 254 | #188 |
| 2009 | 234 | #190 |
| 2025 | 83 | #402 |
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #124 in 1991 to #511 in 2022, starting at #296 in 1912 and ending at #402 in 2025.
California had the most Molly births in 1991, with 427. In 1991 it reached #124, its highest girls-name rank in California.
Across the country, Molly reached its highest rank of #16 in Vermont (2005). See Molly in every state →
How popular is Molly in California?
As of 2025, Molly was the #402 most common girls name in California, drawn from 83 births that year. Its total reaches 12,253 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Molly in California?
83 Molly babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Molly in California?
Molly ranked #402 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.