36,750births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1926Peak · British Columbia
#204England & Wales 2025
Polly is a girl name family recorded 36,750 times in 12 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#204 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1926, at 119.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Polly
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polly | English | 29,708 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2298 | 1881 | ▲ 72 % |
| Polly | English | 5,920 | 🏴 England & Wales | #204 | 2021 | ▲ 42 % |
| Polly | English | 373 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #604 | 2017 | ▼ 40 % |
| Polly | English | 209 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #325 | 2022 | ▲ 48 % |
| Polly | English | 131 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #695 | 2023 | ▲ 55 % |
| Polly | English | 129 | 🏴 Scotland | #429 | 2024 | new |
Questions about Polly
How popular is the name Polly?
In 2025 it ranked #204 in England & Wales. Official registers record 36,750 births across 12 countries.
When was Polly most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1926, at 119.8 births per 100,000.
Is Polly a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Polly is a girl name.