Total births
152
Boys' name · since 1996
Malaquias
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 152 babies named Malaquias, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5559
- among boys today
- 152
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Malaquias currently ranks #5559 among boys' names in America, with 152 babies recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Malaquias recorded 152 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #5559 nationally today, ahead of 61% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5559 among boys today
- 152 born since 1996
- 2020s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Malaquias is currently the #5559 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 152 born since 1996, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5559
- among boys today
- 152
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Malaquias vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5559
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Malaquias was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
17 babies were named Malaquias in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Malaquias compares
152 33th 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
Malaquias's all-time total is 59% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malaquias | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 152 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Malaquias's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Malaquias's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Malaquias at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#5,559
Active since
1996
Malaquias popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Malaquias by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Malaquias's strongest decade.
74 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Malaquias births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
- 2010s
2010s
48 births
- 2020s
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 74 births (49% of all-time use).
Malaquias by state
Where Malaquias concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.3% |
California share of Malaquias's total US births 3.3%
5 of 152 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malaquias? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 152 babies named Malaquias. Today it holds rank #5559 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 17 births.
When was Malaquias most popular? ▼
Malaquias was most popular in the 2020s decade with 74 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Malaquias most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malaquias are California (5 births).
How long has the name Malaquias been used? ▼
Records for Malaquias go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Malaquias? ▼
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 Malaquias's data
- California records the most Malaquiass (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Malaquias
Nearby Names Like Malaquias
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malaquias
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 Malaquias side by side: Malaquias vs Malcolm Malaquias vs Malachi Malaquias vs Malik
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Malaquias
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Malaquias: #5559 Boys' Name - 152 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malaquias. 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 Malaquias 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.