Girls name · Iowa
Molly in Iowa
Molly was the 142nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 23 babies named Molly that year. Since 1917, Iowa families have named 3,629 babies Molly.
Popularity over time
Molly in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 420th |
| 1953 | 24 | 188th |
| 1965 | 43 | 125th |
| 1977 | 80 | 52nd |
| 1989 | 88 | 41st |
| 2001 | 47 | 72nd |
| 2013 | 38 | 83rd |
| 2025 | 23 | 142nd |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 420th in 1917 to 142nd in 2025.
The most babies named Molly in Iowa in a single year was 127, in 1987. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1987.
Across the country, Molly reached its best rank of 16th in Vermont (2005). See Molly in every state →
How popular is Molly in Iowa?
Molly was the 142nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 23 babies named Molly that year. Since 1917, Iowa families have named 3,629 babies Molly.
How many babies are named Molly in Iowa?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Molly in Iowa. The most babies named Molly in Iowa in a single year was 127, in 1987.
What is the rank of Molly in Iowa?
Molly ranked 142nd among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1987.
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.