Girls name · Illinois
Molly in Illinois
Molly was the 140th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 71 babies named Molly that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,340 babies Molly.
Popularity over time
Molly in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 338th |
| 1927 | 11 | 431st |
| 1944 | 14 | 392nd |
| 1960 | 20 | 508th |
| 1976 | 100 | 141st |
| 1992 | 249 | 65th |
| 2009 | 173 | 73rd |
| 2025 | 71 | 140th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 338th in 1910 to 140th in 2025.
The most babies named Molly in Illinois in a single year was 281, in 1991. Its best showing was 56th among girls names in 2012.
Across the country, Molly reached its best rank of 16th in Vermont (2005). See Molly in every state →
How popular is Molly in Illinois?
Molly was the 140th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 71 babies named Molly that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,340 babies Molly.
How many babies are named Molly in Illinois?
In 2025, 71 babies were named Molly in Illinois. The most babies named Molly in Illinois in a single year was 281, in 1991.
What is the rank of Molly in Illinois?
Molly ranked 140th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 56th among girls names in 2012.
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.