Rising since 1988, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Malone since 1914
Babies named Malone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 12 |
| 1920s | 0 | 28 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 21 | 47 |
| 2000s | 56 | 84 |
| 2010s | 172 | 107 |
| 2020s | 89 | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Malone entered U.S. birth records in 1914, but remained a rarity for decades. Its modern revival began in 1988, and the name has climbed steadily since, reaching its peak rank of 5,045 in 2024. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 89,899 newborns are named Malone. The name's Irish surname roots give it a sturdy, unisex appeal, and its rising trajectory mirrors a broader trend toward surnames-as-first-names. While Malone does not have strong ties to any specific U.S. state, its growth reflects a national shift toward distinctive, heritage-driven choices.
Malone is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Maoil Eoin, meaning 'descendant of a devotee of Saint John'. The name has been used as a given name in the United States since the early 20th century, with a notable rise in the 2020s.
“Malone” around the world
Where Malone lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
345
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Malo, Lonnie
Variants: Malo, Mallon
Sibling names for Malone
Names that share Malone's style, for a brother or sister.
