UK girl's name
Mollee
A variation of the feminine name Molly, potentially derived from Mary.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mollee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mollee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Mollee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mollee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mollee ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Mollee.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mollee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mollee mean?
The name Mollee is a variant of the name Molly, which is a diminutive form of the name Mary. Mary is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to have meant "bitter" or "beloved". The name Miryam is thought to have originated in the 13th century BCE and was borne by the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament of the Bible.
The name Molly first emerged as a popular diminutive form of Mary in the Middle Ages, particularly in England and Ireland. It is believed to have been used as a pet name for girls named Mary as early as the 14th century. The spelling "Mollee" is a less common variant that likely arose later, perhaps as a way to distinguish it from the more common "Molly".
While there are no specific historical references to the name Mollee itself, it shares the same roots and origin as the name Mary, which has a rich history in religious and cultural texts. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of the most significant figures in Christianity and is revered in the Bible as well as in various other religious texts and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mollee is in the 16th century, when it was used as a nickname for Mary in England. However, there are few notable historical figures who were specifically known by the name Mollee. Some examples of people named Molly or Mollee throughout history include:
1. Molly Pitcher (c. 1744-1832), an American Revolutionary War heroine known for her bravery on the battlefield. 2. Molly Bloom (1892-1967), a character in James Joyce's novel "Ulysses", who is considered one of the most famous literary representations of a woman's inner thoughts and desires. 3. Molly Brant (c. 1736-1796), a Mohawk woman who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War as a negotiator and diplomat. 4. Molly Ivins (1944-2007), an American political commentator and journalist known for her sharp wit and satirical writing. 5. Mollee D. Harper (born 1977), an American country music singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles.
While the name Mollee is less common than its more popular variant Molly, it shares the same historical roots and connections to the name Mary, which has been a prominent name in various cultures and religious traditions for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mollee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mollee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mollee
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mollee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mollee in the UK right now?
In 2013, Mollee was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mollee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Mollee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mollee?
A variation of the feminine name Molly, potentially derived from Mary.
How many people are called Mollee in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mollee across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.