Polly is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #204 in 2025 with 242 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 337 births ranking #156. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 14.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,047 girls born was named Polly. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Polly is a sunny vintage nickname from the Mary family. Like other Mary-based forms, its deeper traditional meaning is interpreted in more than one way.
Polly has been used as a standalone name for so long that many people experience it as a full classic rather than just a pet form. Its recent appeal comes from its warmth and old-fashioned charm.