Jasmine vs Molly
Jasmine and Molly compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Jasmine was ranked #189 and Molly #20 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Jasmine was ranked #179 and Molly #28 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Jasmine was ranked #260 and Molly #68 among girls in Scotland.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2021, Jasmine was ranked #83 and Molly #100 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2020, Jasmine was ranked #97 and Molly #86 among girls in New Zealand.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Jasmine was ranked #102 and Molly #120 among girls in England and Wales.
Norway · Girls
In 2024, Jasmine was ranked #426 and Molly #203 among girls in Norway.
Jasmine and Molly over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Jasmine and Molly over time
Jasmine and Molly appear together in 6 published lists, across 156 years of shared records. Molly held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Jasmine in 2.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Jasmine reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 5 of those lists, Molly in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2024, Jasmine moved ahead of Molly in England and Wales · Girls — #98 and #88 the year before became #92 and #104.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Girls, Jasmine and Molly averaged 12.1 places apart, ending at #102 and #120.
- Longest-running competitions
Jasmine and Molly were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #102 and #120.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Jasmine #29 in 2002, Molly #15 in 2001.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls35 shared years, 1991–2025
Jasmine held the stronger position in 1 of those years, Molly in 34.
Highest recorded here: Jasmine #84 in 2007, Molly #18 in 2019.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jasmine #189, Molly #20.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Jasmine held the stronger position in 5 of those years, Molly in 25.
Highest recorded here: Jasmine #29 in 2002, Molly #15 in 2001.
The order changed in 2024: Jasmine moved ahead. In 2023 they stood at #98 and #88; by 2024 that had become #92 and #104.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jasmine #102, Molly #120.
Northern Ireland · Girls28 shared years, 1997–2024
Jasmine held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Molly in 28.
Highest recorded here: Jasmine #56 in 2006, Molly #18 in 2007.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Jasmine #179, Molly #28.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls23 shared years, 1996–2021
Jasmine held the stronger position in 23 of those years, Molly in 0.
Highest recorded here: Jasmine #13 in 2001, Molly #32 in 2005.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2021: Jasmine #83, Molly #100.
New Zealand · Girls22 shared years, 1997–2020
Jasmine held the stronger position in 19 of those years, Molly in 3.
Highest recorded here: Jasmine #24 in 2001, Molly #31 in 2003.
The order changed in 2020: Molly moved ahead. In 2019 they stood at #68 and #85; by 2020 that had become #97 and #86.
Most recent shared year, 2020: Jasmine #97, Molly #86.
Norway · Girls18 shared years, 2003–2024
Jasmine held the stronger position in 3 of those years, Molly in 15.
Highest recorded here: Jasmine #285 in 2007, Molly #167 in 2011.
The order changed in 2008: Molly moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #285 and #409; by 2008 that had become #598 and #346.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Jasmine #426, Molly #203.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Jasmine
Pairs where Jasmine shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ashleigh vs Jasmine
In 1996 they stood at #58 and #55 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #2788 and #102.
Ashleigh · Jasmine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Courtney vs Jasmine
In 1996 they stood at #52 and #55 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #2278 and #102.
Courtney · Jasmine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Kate vs Jasmine
In 1996 they stood at #59 and #55 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #1079 and #102.
Kate · Jasmine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Molly
Pairs where Molly shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Danielle vs Molly
In 1996 they stood at #20 and #29 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #1454 and #120.
Danielle · Molly · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natasha vs Molly
In 1996 they stood at #33 and #29 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #1362 and #120.
Natasha · Molly · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Molly vs Chelsea
In 1996 they stood at #29 and #34 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #120 and #983.
Molly · Chelsea · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Samantha vs Molly
In 1996 they stood at #32 and #29 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #778 and #120.
Samantha · Molly · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — closest over the longest run.
- Daniel vs Samuel
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Daniel and Samuel averaged 2.6 places apart, ending at #62 and #66.
Daniel · Samuel · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Samuel vs Joseph
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Samuel and Joseph averaged 3.5 places apart, ending at #66 and #59.
Samuel · Joseph · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Graeme vs Ross
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Graeme and Ross averaged 3.7 places apart, ending at #96 and #99.
Graeme · Ross · 21 shared years, 1952–1972 · Closest over the longest run
- Thomas vs Patrick
Across 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Thomas and Patrick averaged 3.9 places apart, ending at #16 and #25.
Thomas · Patrick · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Closest over the longest run
Other pairs from England and Wales lists
Pairs measured inside England and Wales's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Hayley vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #57 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #478 and #4867.
Hayley · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Lily vs Nicola
In 1996 they stood at #85 and #87 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2 and #4201.
Lily · Nicola · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Freya vs Jordan
In 1996 they stood at #118 and #126 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #6 and #4201.
Freya · Jordan · 29 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Jasmine | Molly |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | ||
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #98 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #20 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Jasmine has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Molly.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Jasmine
Popularity journey
First recorded1980
First recorded at #85 among girls in New Zealand in 1980 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New Zealand · Girls
Highest recorded1982–2025
Highest recorded position: #13 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2001 (recorded 1982–2025).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #102 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Molly
Popularity journey
First recorded1989
First recorded at #408 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1989 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #15 among girls in England and Wales, in 2001 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #120 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls