Boy nameCurrently #6,054 in the USSteady
Malachy
3 syllablesPeak year: 20027 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Malachy'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.
Malachy's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Malachy |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Malachy through the decades
- Malachy peaked in 2002, when 35 babies were named Malachy in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Malachy has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Malachy currently ranks #6,054 in the US and is holding steady.