Mollee
A variation of the feminine name Molly, potentially derived from Mary.
Name Census estimates that about 746 living Americans carry the first name Mollee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mollee today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mollee births was 2010 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mollee. 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.
People living today
746
~ 1 in 459,456 Americans
Peak year
2010
33 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,666
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Mollee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mollee from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 254 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mollee 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 Mollee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mollees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mollee
The name Mollee is a variant of the name Molly, which is a diminutive form of the name Mary. Mary is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to have meant "bitter" or "beloved". The name Miryam is thought to have originated in the 13th century BCE and was borne by the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament of the Bible.
The name Molly first emerged as a popular diminutive form of Mary in the Middle Ages, particularly in England and Ireland. It is believed to have been used as a pet name for girls named Mary as early as the 14th century. The spelling "Mollee" is a less common variant that likely arose later, perhaps as a way to distinguish it from the more common "Molly".
While there are no specific historical references to the name Mollee itself, it shares the same roots and origin as the name Mary, which has a rich history in religious and cultural texts. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of the most significant figures in Christianity and is revered in the Bible as well as in various other religious texts and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mollee is in the 16th century, when it was used as a nickname for Mary in England. However, there are few notable historical figures who were specifically known by the name Mollee. Some examples of people named Molly or Mollee throughout history include:
1. Molly Pitcher (c. 1744-1832), an American Revolutionary War heroine known for her bravery on the battlefield.
2. Molly Bloom (1892-1967), a character in James Joyce's novel "Ulysses", who is considered one of the most famous literary representations of a woman's inner thoughts and desires.
3. Molly Brant (c. 1736-1796), a Mohawk woman who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War as a negotiator and diplomat.
4. Molly Ivins (1944-2007), an American political commentator and journalist known for her sharp wit and satirical writing.
5. Mollee D. Harper (born 1977), an American country music singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles.
While the name Mollee is less common than its more popular variant Molly, it shares the same historical roots and connections to the name Mary, which has been a prominent name in various cultures and religious traditions for centuries.
People
Mollee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mollee 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
Mollee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mollee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 746 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mollee 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 459,456 US residents.
Is Mollee a common name?
We classify Mollee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 765 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mollee most popular?
The single biggest year for Mollee was 2010, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mollee is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mollee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mollee in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.