Girls name · Iowa
Molly in Iowa
As of 2025, Molly was the #142 most common girls name in Iowa, drawn from 23 births that year. Its total reaches 3,629 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917.
Popularity over time
Molly in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | #420 |
| 1953 | 24 | #188 |
| 1965 | 43 | #125 |
| 1977 | 80 | #52 |
| 1989 | 88 | #41 |
| 2001 | 47 | #72 |
| 2013 | 38 | #83 |
| 2025 | 23 | #142 |
Rank swung between #29 (1987) and #429 (1947) in Iowa, from #420 in 1917 to #142 in 2025.
The most Molly births in Iowa in a single year was 127, in 1987. Its highest rank among girls names in Iowa was #29, in 1987.
Its highest rank in any state was #16, in Vermont in 2005. See Molly in every state →
How popular is Molly in Iowa?
As of 2025, Molly was the #142 most common girls name in Iowa, drawn from 23 births that year. Its total reaches 3,629 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917.
How many babies are named Molly in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 23 births of babies named Molly in 2025.
What is the rank of Molly in Iowa?
Molly's 2025 rank among girls names in Iowa was #142.
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.