All about the name JOLLY

Meaning, origin, history.

Jolly is an uncommon, yet engaging first name of English origin. It derives from the adjective 'jolly', meaning cheerful and lively, suggesting a person named thus may bring joy and merriment to those around them.

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Popularity of the name JOLLY since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

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"Jolly has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with peak years being 1937 and 1955 for its usage as a baby name, each having 11 and 8 births respectively. However, it has remained relatively uncommon overall, with only 119 total recorded births from 1926 to 2022."