Mallory Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mallory is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mallory?
Mallory is spelled M-A-L-L-O-R-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Mallory at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mallory is derived from Old French and means “ill-fated” or “unfortunate.”
- Origin
- Mallory may derive from the Old French word maloret, which means “unfortunate” or “ill-fated.”
- Pronunciation
- MAL-uh-ree · 3 syllables
Mallory Popularity in 2025
Rank#372
Recorded Births825
- Girls usage rose 40 places to #372 and recorded 57 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.
What Does the Name Mallory Mean?
Mallory is derived from Old French and means “ill-fated” or “unfortunate.”
Origin: Mallory may derive from the Old French word maloret, which means “unfortunate” or “ill-fated.”
How Do You Pronounce Mallory?
PronunciationMAL-uh-ree
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mallory?
- History
- The surname and given name Mallory were recorded in medieval England and France, often associated with families in Normandy.
Mallory Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 825 | #372 |
| 2024 | Girls | 768 | #412 |
| 2023 | Girls | 716 | #432 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Girls | 583 | #533 |
| 2021 | Girls | 556 | #549 |
| 2020 | Girls | 521 | #565 |
| 2019 | Girls | 548 | #555 |
| 2018 | Girls | 564 | #551 |
| 2017 | Girls | 561 | #552 |
| 2016 | Girls | 738 | #437 |
| 2015 | Girls | 840 | #392 |
| 2014 | Girls | 851 | #384 |
| 2013 | Girls | 992 | #328 |
| 2012 | Girls | 960 | #326 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,098 | #290 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,173 | #281 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,211 | #269 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,354 | #253 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,406 | #247 |
| 2007 | Boys | 6 | #10,921 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,470 | #234 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,586 | #219 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,828 | #187 |
When Was Mallory 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.
1986 · Girls
3,325 recorded births
National rank #83
1987 · Girls
3,138 recorded births
National rank #91
1988 · Girls
2,366 recorded births
National rank #120
1985 · Girls
2,039 recorded births
National rank #143
Where Mallory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #58 | 6 |
| KY | #172 | 26 |
| SC | #188 | 25 |
| NC | #216 | 50 |
| SD | #233 | 5 |
| WI | #253 | 21 |
| NE | #267 | 8 |
| MS | #270 | 10 |