Molly Boland

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Molly Boland — beloved
85K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Molly Boland is a name that combines English origins. The first name Molly is a feminine given name of English origin. Molly (also spelled Molli or Mollie) is a diminutive of the feminine name Mary that, like other English hypocorisms in use since the Middle Ages, substituted l for r. Molly evolved from the English diminutive Mally. English surnames such as Moll, Mollett, and Mollison are derived from Molly. Molly has also been used as a diminutive of Margaret and Martha since the 1700s and as an independent name since at least 1720. The surname Boland: Andrea Boland, American politician Boland (baseball), a 19th-century baseball player Boland brothers (early 20th century), Frank, James, and Joseph; early American aircraft designers Adam Boland (born 1977), Australian television personality Andrew Boland (born 1972), Irish slalom canoer Bernie Boland (1892–1973), American professional baseball player Bob Boland, Australian rugby league footballer and coach Bridget Boland (1913–1988), British playwright Charles W. Molly is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 85K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Molly reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Molly

Meaning: beloved

English

Molly (also spelled Molli or Mollie) is a diminutive of the feminine name Mary that, like other English hypocorisms in use since the Middle Ages, substituted l for r. Molly evolved from the English diminutive Mally. English surnames such as Moll, Mollett, and Mollison are derived from Molly. Molly has also been used as a diminutive of Margaret and Martha since the 1700s and as an independent name since at least 1720.

Surname: Boland

Irish

Andrea Boland, American politician Boland (baseball), a 19th-century baseball player Boland brothers (early 20th century), Frank, James, and Joseph; early American aircraft designers Adam Boland (born 1977), Australian television personality Andrew Boland (born 1972), Irish slalom canoer Bernie Boland (1892–1973), American professional baseball player Bob Boland, Australian rugby league footballer and coach Bridget Boland (1913–1988), British playwright Charles W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Molly is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Molly by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Molly Boland

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Molly Boland:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Molly?
The first name Molly originates from English. Molly (also spelled Molli or Mollie) is a diminutive of the feminine name Mary that, like other English hypocorisms in use since the Middle Ages, substituted l for r. Molly evolved from the English diminutive Mally. English surnames such as Moll, Mollett, and Mollison are derived from Molly. Molly has also been used as a diminutive of Margaret and Martha since the 1700s and as an independent name since at least 1720.
When was Molly most popular?
The name Molly reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Boland?
The surname Boland originates from Irish. Andrea Boland, American politician Boland (baseball), a 19th-century baseball player Boland brothers (early 20th century), Frank, James, and Joseph; early American aircraft designers Adam Boland (born 1977), Australian television personality Andrew Boland (born 1972), Irish slalom canoer Bernie Boland (1892–1973), American professional baseball player Bob Boland, Australian rugby league footballer and coach Bridget Boland (1913–1988), British playwright Charles W.
What are the origins of the name Molly Boland?
The name Molly Boland combines two different traditions: the first name Molly has English roots, while the surname Boland originates from Irish.
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