Molly
Molly is losing ground — from #92 in 1996 to #127 in 2022.
Note: Molly hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 92 to 17 (-82%).
Peak popularity was in 2008 (366 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2022 ranking
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By state & territory — 2022
How often Molly was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (17 babies)
In 2022: 17 babies named Molly across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Molly?
- Between 1996 and 2022, Molly was registered for 5,253 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Molly a popular name in Australia?
- Molly has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022, when it last ranked #127 with 17 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.