Declining since 1987, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Malerie since 1983
Babies named Malerie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 397 |
| 1990s | 313 |
| 2000s | 294 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Malerie is a rare modern feminine name, a creative respelling of Mallory that first entered U.S. birth records in 1983. It reached its peak popularity in 1987, when it ranked highest among girls, and has been declining steadily since, with no signs of revival. California has been the only top state for Malerie, suggesting a localized or trend-driven usage. As one of many 'Mallory' variants, Malerie fits a broader pattern of respelled names that gained traction in the 1980s and 1990s, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive spelling. With a current one-in-107,151 rarity, it remains an uncommon choice, reflecting the trajectory of falling names from that era.
Malerie is a modern respelling of Mallory, which itself originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'maloret' meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-omened.' The name Mallory was later revived as a given name in the 20th century, and respellings like Malorie and Malerie emerged as feminine variants. Malerie first appeared in U.S. records in 1983 and saw its peak popularity in 1987, reflecting a broader trend of creative respellings in the 1980s.
Where Malerie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mal, Mally, Rie
Sibling names for Malerie
Names that share Malerie's style, for a brother or sister.
