Molique
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Molly.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Molique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Molique today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Molique births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Molique. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Molique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,911
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Molique: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Molique by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Molique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Molique
The name Molique has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia around 3500-3000 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "mulu," meaning "star," and "iqqu," meaning "bright" or "shining." Together, the name Molique can be interpreted as "shining star" or "brilliant star."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Molique can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dated around 2500 BC. The tablet appears to list the names of servants or workers, with Molique being one of the names listed.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Molique, who was associated with the stars and celestial bodies. However, not much is known about this deity, and its significance in the Sumerian pantheon is unclear.
The first known historical figure to bear the name Molique was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2300 BC. His name was recorded on several clay tablets, which detailed various administrative and economic records of the time.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the name Molique, although it has remained relatively uncommon.
One such individual was Molique ibn al-Husayn, an Arab astronomer and mathematician who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD (born around 810, died around 880). He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the motions of planets.
Another prominent figure was Molique al-Andalusi, a Moorish poet and philosopher from Cordoba, Spain, who lived in the 11th century AD (born around 1020, died around 1095). He was known for his works on Sufism and Islamic mysticism.
In the 15th century, there was Molique Batista, an Italian Renaissance painter from Florence (born around 1425, died around 1490). He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, some of which can still be seen in churches in Italy.
In more recent times, Molique Tavangar was a Persian-American author and historian who lived in the 20th century (born in 1924, died in 2002). He wrote several books on the history and culture of Iran, and his works were influential in promoting understanding between the East and West.
While the name Molique has remained relatively rare throughout history, its origins in ancient Sumerian language and culture, as well as its association with celestial bodies and astronomy, make it a unique and intriguing name.
People
Molique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Molique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Molique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Molique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Molique going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Molique a common name?
We classify Molique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Molique most popular?
The single biggest year for Molique was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Molique is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Molique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Molique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Molique in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Molique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Molique in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Molique can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Molique?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.