Dolly
boy nameDolly entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2973 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2973
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3897 |
| 1920s | #4019 |
| 1930s | #3414 |
| 1950s | #3886 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dolly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dolly alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dolly most popular?
- Dolly peaked in 1934, reaching #2973 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dolly with classmates?
- Dolly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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