Malibu Name Popularity and Statistics
Malibu is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Malibu?
Malibu is spelled M-A-L-I-B-U. The name has 6 letters.
Malibu Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,410
Recorded Births23
- Girls usage rose 1,522 places to #5,410 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Malibu Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1994 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 23 | #5,410 |
| 2024 | Girls | 16 | #6,932 |
| 2023 | Girls | 27 | #4,873 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2006 | Girls | 9 | #11,417 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
| 1999 | Girls | 5 | #14,411 |
| 1994 | Girls | 7 | #10,569 |
When Was Malibu Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
27 recorded births
National rank #4,873
2025 · Girls
23 recorded births
National rank #5,410
2024 · Girls
16 recorded births
National rank #6,932
2022 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #8,032
Where Malibu Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |