Mollie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #805 in 2014 with 347 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 448 births ranking #580. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 18.0%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 5,147 girls born was named Mollie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Mollie is a charming variant of Molly and belongs to the vast Mary family. Like related forms, its traditional meaning is interpreted in more than one way.
This spelling has a slightly old-fashioned, storybook feel and has often appealed to parents wanting something soft and familiar. It keeps the cosy nickname warmth of Molly with a gentler visual look.