Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Maloree since 1984
Babies named Maloree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Maloree is a rare modern respelling of the established name Mallory. First recorded in U.S. data in 1984, its popularity peaked in 2001 before declining. The name has never ranked in the national top 1000, making it an uncommon choice. Since 2022, Maloree's usage has been rising, suggesting a modest revival. The variant spelling with 'ee' distinguishes it from the more traditional Mallory, appealing to parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name.
Maloree is a contemporary respelling of Mallory, an English surname of Norman origin derived from the Old French 'maloret' or 'malheureux', ultimately from Latin 'male' (badly) and 'augurium' (omen). The surname originally meant 'unfortunate' or 'ill-omened', but modern usage as a given name has shed the negative connotation. Maloree first appeared as a given name in the United States in 1984.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mal, Ree, Lori
Sibling names for Maloree
Names that share Maloree's style, for a brother or sister.
