girl's name
Pollyanne
pol-ee-AN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 25
Pollyanne is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 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 1962, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Pollyanne Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Pollyanne?
In 1971, Pollyanne was given to 5 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.
Where Pollyanne Is Used
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.
How Pollyanne Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Polly-Anne | Polly-Anne is Pollyanne written with a hyphen, used in England and Wales, where it ranks #6,170. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Pollyanne
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pollyanne Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pollyanne over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pollyanne
- English pol-ee-AN
Sibling Names for Pollyanne
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pollyanne — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pollyanne
How popular is the name Pollyanne?
In 1971, Pollyanne was given to 5 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 Pollyanne a girl's or a boy's name?
Pollyanne is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pollyanne?
Pollyanne has 3 syllables.
When was Pollyanne most popular?
Pollyanne peaked in 1962, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.