Malachi
Peaked at #146 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Malachi has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Malachi — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6717
in 2005
Current rank
#14551
in 2024
Years tracked
30
1991–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1991, Malachi reached its peak popularity for girls in 2005, ranking #6717 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #10641 (2014) to #14551 (2024) — a 27% drop.
As of 2024, Malachi ranks #14551 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,551 | 6 |
| 2023 | #11,790 | 8 |
| 2021 | #11,778 | 8 |
| 2020 | #16,619 | 5 |
| 2019 | #10,197 | 10 |
| 2018 | #11,106 | 9 |
| 2017 | #13,576 | 7 |
| 2016 | #11,446 | 9 |
Malachi — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#146
in 2023
Current rank
#149
in 2024
Years tracked
136
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Malachi reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #146 nationally with 2,478 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #178 (2014) to #149 (2024) — a 16% improvement.
As of 2024, Malachi ranks #149 nationally for boys, with 2,404 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #149 | 2,404 |
| 2023 | #146 | 2,478 |
| 2022 | #161 | 2,303 |
| 2021 | #167 | 2,320 |
| 2020 | #156 | 2,400 |
| 2019 | #160 | 2,453 |
| 2018 | #154 | 2,510 |
| 2017 | #153 | 2,546 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Malachi most popular?
Malachi was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #146 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Malachi becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Malachi?
At least 63,291 babies have been recorded with the name Malachi in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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