Boy nameCurrently #11,790 in the USSteady
Mal
//ˈmæl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19503 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mal |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Mal through the decades
- Mal peaked in 1950, when 13 babies were named Mal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1963–2024), use of Mal has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mal currently ranks #11,790 in the US and is holding steady.