Rising since 2019, #372 for girls today.
Popularity of Mallory since 1938
Babies named Mallory per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 256 |
| 1960s | 220 |
| 1970s | 249 |
| 1980s | 15,084 |
| 1990s | 16,471 |
| 2000s | 14,345 |
| 2010s | 8,325 |
| 2020s | 3,969 |
Meaning & origin
Mallory entered the U.S. top 1,000 in 1938 and reached its peak popularity in 1986. After a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2019. Currently ranked 372, the name is given to about 1 in 1,948 newborns. It is most popular in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Kentucky. Mallory's origins as a French surname-turned-given-name give it a classic yet approachable feel, appealing to parents seeking a name that is familiar but not overly common.
Mallory derives from the Old French word 'malheure' meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-omened', originally a nickname for an unlucky person. It was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later became a surname. As a given name, it gained popularity in the 20th century, especially for girls.
Where Mallory is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mallory” around the world
Where Mallory lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mal, Mally
Sibling names for Mallory
Names that share Mallory's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Mallory
Names whose popularity has moved with Mallory's over the last 50 years.
