Total births
89
Boys' name · since 2017
Malachite
Malachite has 89 recorded births since 2017 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7220
- among boys today
- 89
- born since 2017
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Malachite is the #7220 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 89 recorded since 2017.
Malachite has 89 recorded births among boys since 2017, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7220 as of the latest data, more common than 49% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2017 to 2025.
- #7220 among boys today
- 89 born since 2017
- 2020s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Malachite is currently the #7220 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 89 born since 2017, peaking in the 2020s.
- #7220
- among boys today
- 89
- born since 2017
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Malachite vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7220
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
89% of everyone ever named Malachite was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
25 babies were named Malachite in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Malachite compares
89 24th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Malachite's all-time total is 76% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malachite | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 89 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Malachite's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Malachite's SSA record in two at 2022 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Malachite at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#7,220
Active since
2017
Malachite popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2017–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Malachite by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Malachite's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 89% of all-time use.
Malachite births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 79 births (89% of all-time use).
Malachite by state
Where Malachite concentrates geographically, total births since 2017
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 6.7% |
Texas share of Malachite's total US births 6.7%
6 of 89 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malachite? ▼
Malachite has been given to 89 babies in the U.S. since 2017, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7220 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Malachite most popular? ▼
Malachite was most popular in the 2020s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Malachite most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malachite are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Malachite been used? ▼
Records for Malachite go back to 2017, giving 9 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Malachite? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Malcolm, Malachi, Malik, Malakai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Malachite's data
- Texas records the most Malachites (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Malachite
Nearby Names Like Malachite
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malachite
Malcolm Boy
#314 70,209 births
Malachi Boy
#149 65,758 births
Malik Boy
#428 49,607 births
Malakai Boy
#232 17,830 births
Malcom Boy
#1737 5,864 births
Compare Malachite side by side: Malachite vs Malcolm Malachite vs Malachi Malachite vs Malik
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2017–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Malachite: #7220 Boys' Name - 89 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malachite. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Malachite draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.