Polly is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2668 in 2023 with 66 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 86 births ranking #2206. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 69.2%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 24,283 girls born was named Polly. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.