Molly Elliott

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Molly Elliott — beloved
85K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Molly Elliott 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 Elliott: Aaron Marshall Elliott (1844–1910), American novelist and academic Abby Elliott (born 1987), American actress and comedian Adam Elliott (born 1994), Australian rugby league footballer Aileen Mary Elliott (1896–1966), British artist Al Elliott (Alvah Charles Elliott) (1894–1975), American baseball and football player Alan Elliott (1925–2006), Australian rules footballer Alasdair Elliott, British operatic tenor Albert Elliott (1869–1900), English rugby union player Alecia Elliott (born 1982), American country music singer Alex Elliott (born 1987), Canadian soccer player Alex Elliott (footballer. 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: Elliott

English

Aaron Marshall Elliott (1844–1910), American novelist and academic Abby Elliott (born 1987), American actress and comedian Adam Elliott (born 1994), Australian rugby league footballer Aileen Mary Elliott (1896–1966), British artist Al Elliott (Alvah Charles Elliott) (1894–1975), American baseball and football player Alan Elliott (1925–2006), Australian rules footballer Alasdair Elliott, British operatic tenor Albert Elliott (1869–1900), English rugby union player Alecia Elliott (born 1982), American country music singer Alex Elliott (born 1987), Canadian soccer player Alex Elliott (footballer.

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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 Elliott

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 Elliott:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Elliott?
The surname Elliott originates from English. Aaron Marshall Elliott (1844–1910), American novelist and academic Abby Elliott (born 1987), American actress and comedian Adam Elliott (born 1994), Australian rugby league footballer Aileen Mary Elliott (1896–1966), British artist Al Elliott (Alvah Charles Elliott) (1894–1975), American baseball and football player Alan Elliott (1925–2006), Australian rules footballer Alasdair Elliott, British operatic tenor Albert Elliott (1869–1900), English rugby union player Alecia Elliott (born 1982), American country music singer Alex Elliott (born 1987), Canadian soccer player Alex Elliott (footballer.
How common is the surname Elliott?
The surname Elliott is shared by approximately 136K people worldwide.
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