Molly Buck

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Molly Buck — beloved
85K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Molly Buck 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 Buck: Adolf Buck (1896–1952), German-Liechtensteiner photographer David Buck (1936–1989), British actor Detlev Buck (born 1962), German film director Dudley Buck (1839–1909), American composer Frederick Buck (1771–1840), Irish portrait miniature painter John E. Buck (born 1946), American sculptor and printmaker Julie Buck (born 1974), American artist and photographer Margaret Warriner Buck (1857–1929), American botanical artist Mary K. Buck (1849–1901), Bohemian-born American author Nathaniel Buck (died 1759/1774), English engraver and printmaker, brother of Samuel Buck Pearl S. 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: Buck

Irish

Adolf Buck (1896–1952), German-Liechtensteiner photographer David Buck (1936–1989), British actor Detlev Buck (born 1962), German film director Dudley Buck (1839–1909), American composer Frederick Buck (1771–1840), Irish portrait miniature painter John E. Buck (born 1946), American sculptor and printmaker Julie Buck (born 1974), American artist and photographer Margaret Warriner Buck (1857–1929), American botanical artist Mary K. Buck (1849–1901), Bohemian-born American author Nathaniel Buck (died 1759/1774), English engraver and printmaker, brother of Samuel Buck Pearl S.

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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 Buck

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 Buck:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Buck?
The surname Buck originates from Irish. Adolf Buck (1896–1952), German-Liechtensteiner photographer David Buck (1936–1989), British actor Detlev Buck (born 1962), German film director Dudley Buck (1839–1909), American composer Frederick Buck (1771–1840), Irish portrait miniature painter John E. Buck (born 1946), American sculptor and printmaker Julie Buck (born 1974), American artist and photographer Margaret Warriner Buck (1857–1929), American botanical artist Mary K. Buck (1849–1901), Bohemian-born American author Nathaniel Buck (died 1759/1774), English engraver and printmaker, brother of Samuel Buck Pearl S.
What are the origins of the name Molly Buck?
The name Molly Buck combines two different traditions: the first name Molly has English roots, while the surname Buck originates from Irish.
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