Mollie
Girl name · 1,193 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mollie: 1,193 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 78 births in 2013.
From the Hebrew Miriam, traditionally meaning "bitter" or "beloved," Mollie began as a pet form of Mary before becoming a given name in its own right. Its cheerful, friendly sound has long appealed to Scottish parents. Notable bearers include Mollie Hunter, the celebrated Scottish children's author of *The Kelpie's Pearls*, and Mollie King, a singer with the pop group The Saturdays. While no major place names derive directly from Mollie, the spelling with "ie" rather than "y" remains distinctly popular in Scotland. The name shares its root with the more formal Mary and Marion, and for decades it has been a familiar choice, echoing both tradition and a warm, approachable charm.
Girl 34 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201378 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #9446 babies
- Total births
- 1,193since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 10%vs prior 5y