How popular is the name Jolly in 2025?

Jolly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Jolly most popular?

Jolly peaked in 1937, reaching #2570 among US girl names.

Jolly will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Jolly entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #2570 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2570

peak (1937)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Jolly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Jolly alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Jolly in 2025?: Jolly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Jolly most popular?: Jolly peaked in 1937, reaching #2570 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Jolly with classmates?: Jolly will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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