girl's name
Molly-May
MOL-ee-MAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 283
Molly-May is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables.
Molly-May Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 26 |
How Popular Is Molly-May?
In 2023, Molly-May was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Molly-May Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Molly-May Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mollymay | Mollymay is Molly-May written as one word, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Molly-May
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Molly-May Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Molly-May over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Molly-May
- English MOL-ee-MAY
Sibling Names for Molly-May
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Molly-May — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Molly-May
How popular is the name Molly-May?
In 2023, Molly-May was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Molly-May a girl's or a boy's name?
Molly-May is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Molly-May?
Molly-May has 3 syllables.
When was Molly-May most popular?
Molly-May peaked in 2009, when 21 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.