Molly-May
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Molly-May: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
A modern double-barrelled name that has grown in popularity across Scotland since the early 2000s, Molly-May blends two distinct origins. Molly began as a pet form of Mary, which from the Hebrew Miryam likely means 'bitter' or 'beloved', while May derives either from the month name, rooted in the Roman goddess Maia, or as a diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'. Though no famous bearers spring to mind, the combination echoes similar compound names like Lily-May or Eva-Mae, reflecting a wider trend for pairing classic favourites with nature or vintage elements. In Scotland, Molly-May has appeared steadily on birth registers, particularly in the 2010s, often chosen for its sweet, rhythmic feel and the cheerful, springtime association of the month of May.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y