Jolly
boy nameJolly entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #963 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#963
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1007 |
| 1910s | #2930 |
| 1920s | #3351 |
| 1930s | #2635 |
| 1940s | #2869 |
| 1950s | #3404 |
| 1960s | #3925 |
| 1970s | #4983 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Jolly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jolly alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jolly in 2025?
- Jolly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jolly most popular?
- Jolly peaked in 1891, reaching #963 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jolly with classmates?
- Jolly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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