Polly is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2318 in 2025 with 79 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 86 births ranking #2206. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 102.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 20,345 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.