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Vollie
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Pronounced VOL-ee /ΛvΙl.i/Medium
Meaning: Vollie is a short, chiefly Southern American name of the early twentieth century, usually read as a pet form of a longer name such as Volney or, by sound, of Oliver. As with many such call-names given outright, the precise parent varies by family, so the origin is uncertain.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Vollie belongs to the family of friendly -ie names common in the early-twentieth-century South, where a short call-name was often recorded as the legal one. It reads most naturally as a pet form of Volney or of Oliver, though the parent is not fixed. We keep the origin honestly open rather than assign one, noting its affectionate, homespun feel.
Vollie was never common in the United States, reaching only about twenty boys a year around its high point in 1918 before fading well before mid-century. A boy named Vollie then would be a great-grandfather today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Vollie mean?
It is a short vintage name, likely a pet form of Volney or Oliver; the exact origin is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Vollie?
It is said VOL-ee /ΛvΙl.i/, two syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Vollie a boy or girl name?
Vollie is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Vollie?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year at its peak in the nineteen-teens.