Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Malarie since 1976
Babies named Malarie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 258 |
| 1990s | 233 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Malarie is a very uncommon name in the United States. It first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1976, a time when creative respellings of traditional names were gaining popularity. Its usage peaked in 1987, but has been steadily declining since. In 2025 the name did not reach the top 1,000 names, indicating fewer than 250 girls were given the name that year. Unlike more popular variants like Mallory, which have ranked in the top 500 for multiple decades, Malarie remains a rare choice. Its top states have never been recorded, suggesting no geographic concentration. The name's trajectory clearly shows it is falling in use, and it has not shown signs of revival.
Malarie is a modern respelling that arose in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the more established name Mallory. Mallory itself comes from an Old French surname meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-omened', derived from the word 'malheureux'. The alteration to Malarie may reflect a desire for a more feminine spelling, echoing the -ie ending found in names like Marie or Valerie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mal, Mally, Rie
Sibling names for Malarie
Names that share Malarie's style, for a brother or sister.
