Pollyann vs Pollie
Side-by-side comparison of Pollyann and Pollie — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Pollyann | Pollie |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 166 | 1,265 |
| Peak Year | 1948 | 1920 |
| Peak Year Births | 11 | 33 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1920 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Pollyann | Pollie |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 86 |
| 1890ss | — | 152 |
| 1900ss | — | 170 |
| 1910ss | — | 198 |
| 1920ss | 23 | 229 |
| 1930ss | 26 | 156 |
| 1940ss | 36 | 129 |
| 1950ss | 17 | 86 |
| 1960ss | 50 | 32 |
| 1970ss | 14 | 22 |
| 1980ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1920–1973.