girl's name
Pollyann
pol-ee-AN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 166
Pollyann is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1973 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1948, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Pollyann Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 14 |
How Popular Is Pollyann?
In 1973, Pollyann was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pollyann
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pollyann Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pollyann over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pollyann
- English pol-ee-AN
Sibling Names for Pollyann
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pollyann — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pollyann
How popular is the name Pollyann?
In 1973, Pollyann was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pollyann a girl's or a boy's name?
Pollyann is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pollyann?
Pollyann has 3 syllables.
When was Pollyann most popular?
Pollyann peaked in 1948, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.