Mallory
Girl name · #372 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Mallory? In official American birth records, Mallory has been tracked continuously since 1938, giving it 87 years of documented American history.
Mallory is currently the #372 girl name in the United States — 825 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #392, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,182 girls born in 2025 was named Mallory.
The 87-year story
Mallory first appears in the Social Security records in 1938, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1986, when 3,325 girls were named Mallory — good for #83 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Mallory per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Mallory against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Mallory in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Mallory is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Mallory is most common
Geography matters for names, and Mallory is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Mallory is most common in KY (1.5 per 1,000), SC (1.4 per 1,000), MS (1.1 per 1,000), NC (1.1 per 1,000), WI (1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.6 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Mallory is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Mallory
Statistically, parents drawn to Mallory tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Vanessa, Molly, Lauren, Bethany, and Ashley.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Mallory | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 825 | #372 |
| 2024 | 768 | #412 |
| 2023 | 716 | #432 |
| 2022 | 583 | #533 |
| 2021 | 556 | #549 |
| 2020 | 521 | #565 |
| 2019 | 548 | #555 |
| 2018 | 564 | #551 |
| 2017 | 561 | #552 |
| 2016 | 738 | #437 |
| 2015 | 840 | #392 |
| 2014 | 851 | #384 |
| 2013 | 992 | #328 |
| 2012 | 960 | #326 |
| 2011 | 1,098 | #290 |
| 2010 | 1,173 | #281 |
| 2009 | 1,211 | #269 |
| 2008 | 1,354 | #253 |
| 2007 | 1,406 | #247 |
| 2006 | 1,470 | #234 |
| 2005 | 1,586 | #219 |
| 2004 | 1,828 | #187 |
| 2003 | 1,429 | #230 |
| 2002 | 1,259 | #253 |
| 2001 | 1,336 | #238 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Mallory?
In official American birth records, the name Mallory first appeared in 1938 (over 87 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 87 years.
Is Mallory a popular girl name?
Mallory ranked #372 among girls in 2025 with 825 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #392.
When was the name Mallory most popular?
Mallory peaked in 1986, when 3,325 American girls received the name (ranked #83 that year). Since 1986 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Mallory?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,182 newborn American girls was named Mallory. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.