Dolly
Female name · ↓ Falling
9,069
Total Births
1926
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dolly
Dolly is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 9,069 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 671 births |
| 1890s | 678 births |
| 1900s | 979 births |
| 1910s | 1,262 births |
| 1920s | 1,537 births |
| 1930s | 1,361 births |
| 1940s | 1,028 births |
| 1950s | 968 births |
| 1960s | 534 births |
| 1970s | 51 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dolly?
Dolly has been given to 9,069 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1926 with 166 births that year.
Is Dolly a boy or girl name?
Dolly is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Dolly most popular?
Dolly was most popular in 1926, when 166 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dolly?
Dolly first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).