Dolly

Dolly is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 127 girls in the United States.

Dolly at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dolly

Dolly belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dolly first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #277 in 1881, and in 2024 127 babies received the name — 20,479 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dolly in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#277 in 1881
Peak year
1926
Babies named Dolly in 2024
127
Total since 1880
20,479

Dolly in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#258 in 2015
Babies named Dolly in 2025
144
Total since 1996
2,390

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dolly mean?

The meaning of Dolly is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dolly a boy or girl name?

Dolly is a girl name. In 2024, 127 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dolly?

Dolly comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dolly?

Dolly first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #277 in 1881, and 127 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].