Dolly
girl name#1777 in 2025Dolly entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #277 in 1881, ranks #1777 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1777
rank today
#277
peak (1881)
113
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #320 |
| 1890s | #362 |
| 1900s | #335 |
| 1910s | #352 |
| 1920s | #348 |
| 1930s | #364 |
| 1940s | #472 |
| 1950s | #588 |
| 1960s | #873 |
| 1970s | #1253 |
| 1980s | #2130 |
| 1990s | #3806 |
| 2000s | #7132 |
| 2010s | #4851 |
| 2020s | #1949 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dolly has been most popular in CA, TX, TN.
Living bearers
About 8,700 people named Dolly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dolly alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dolly in 2025?
- Dolly ranks #1777 among US girl names in 2025, with 113 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dolly most popular?
- Dolly peaked in 1881, reaching #277 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dolly with classmates?
- Dolly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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