Feminine dossier · first seen 1914
Pollyanna
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1964
Peak births
53
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1914Peak 19642025
Quick answers about Pollyanna
How many people are named Pollyanna?
An estimated 769 living Americans are named Pollyanna.
How rare is Pollyanna?
Pollyanna is very rare among babies today, with 19 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 64.2% from its 1964 peak.
How old is the typical Pollyanna?
The median age of a living American named Pollyanna is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 62 years old.
Is Pollyanna still popular?
Yes — Pollyanna is currently rising in popularity, with 19 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1964
Decline from peak
64.2%
2025
19
All-time
1,129