Malory Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky', Malory is an elegant name that has become popular for both boys and girls.
Meaning of the Name Malory
Malory is a variant of Mallory, which is derived from an Old French surname meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky'. It was originally given as a nickname to someone who was seen as an unlucky person. Despite its negative meaning, Malory has become a popular given name for both boys and girls. It has a sophisticated and elegant sound, making it a favorite choice for parents looking for a unique and stylish name.
Popularity of the Name Malory
The popularity for the name Malory peaked in popularity in the year 1987 with 85 births, which ranked number 2,541 out of 19,485 unique names for that year. Malory had the most female births in 1987 with 85, which ranked number 1,512 out of 13,262 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Malory has declined sharply over the last ten years from 22 births to 13 births, a decline of -40.91%. Among females, Malory has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 13 births, a decline of -40.91%.
Nationwide Popularity of Malory
- 20 Year Trend of Malory: -55.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Malory: -40.91%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Malory: -40.91%
Popularity of Malory by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Malory. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Malory in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Malory is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Malory
- Total Births of Malory: 12 (-5.12%)
- Female Births of Malory: 12 (-5.12%)
Given the downward trend of Malory over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.12% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Malory have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.12%.