Total births
133
Boys' name · since 1994
Malic
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 133 babies named Malic, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 133
- total births
- 1994–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Malic sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 133 recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Malic recorded 133 times among boys since 1994, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2016.
- 133 total births
- 1994–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
133 boys have been named Malic since 1994, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 133
- total births
- 1994–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Malic was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
12 babies were named Malic in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Malic's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Malic's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Malic at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Malic popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2016
- Peak year (1997)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Malic by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Malic's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Malic births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
66 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 66 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malic? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 133 babies named Malic. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 12 births.
When was Malic most popular? ▼
Malic was most popular in the 2000s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Malic been used? ▼
Malic has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 23 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Malic? ▼
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 Malic's data
- Malic's decade-level peak was the 2000s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Malic
Nearby Names Like Malic
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malic
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 Malic side by side: Malic vs Malcolm Malic vs Malachi Malic vs Malik
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1994–2016 (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. "Malic: Baby Name Since 1994 - 133 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malic. 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 Malic 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 July 2026.