Total births
2,687
Girls' name · since 1964
Malky
Malky has 2,687 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1642
- among girls today
- 2,687
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
2,687 babies have been named Malky since 1964, making it today's #1642 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Malky has been recorded 2,687 times among girls since 1964, currently ranked #1642 nationally and more common than 91% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #1642 among girls today
- 2,687 born since 1964
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Malky is currently the #1642 girls' name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 2,687 born since 1964, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1642
- among girls today
- 2,687
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Malky vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1642
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Malky was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
141 babies were named Malky in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Malky compares
2,687 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Malky's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malky | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,687 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 141 | 48 | 19,840 |
Malky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Malky splits its recorded history at 2000: 84% of all births land in the more recent half, 16% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 141 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Malky at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#1,642
Active since
1964
Malky popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 141
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Malky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Malky's strongest decade.
941 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Malky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s 113
1980s
113 births
- 1990s 269
1990s
269 births
- 2000s
2000s
577 births
- 2010s
2010s
941 births
- 2020s
2020s
734 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 941 births (35% of all-time use).
How Malky compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Malky's total volume
Malky vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Malky by state
Where Malky concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 2,528 | 94.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 96 | 3.6% |
New York share of Malky's total US births 94.1%
Even split
2,528 of 2,687 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malky? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 2,687 babies named Malky. Today it holds rank #1642 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 141 births.
When was Malky most popular? ▼
Malky was most popular in the 2010s decade with 941 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Malky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malky are New York (2,528 births), New Jersey (96 births).
How long has the name Malky been used? ▼
Malky has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 62 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Malky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mallory, Malia, Malinda, Maliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Malky's data
- Malky's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (941 total births) through the 2020s (734) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Malkys (2,528 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Malky
Nearby Names Like Malky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malky
Mallory Girl
#412 59,044 births
Malia Girl
#328 31,606 births
Malinda Girl
#2857 21,464 births
Maliyah Girl
#589 15,359 births
Malaysia Girl
#855 11,031 births
Compare Malky side by side: Malky vs Mallory Malky vs Malia Malky vs Malinda
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Malky
Tianna #1641
13,411 births · Peak 1995
Sahara #1643
4,729 births · Peak 2006
Kaelyn #1640
15,566 births · Peak 2009
Amaria #1644
2,912 births · Peak 2004
Sidra #1639
1,883 births · Peak 2025
Amiah #1645
4,832 births · Peak 2008
Eris #1638
2,805 births · Peak 1923
Adore #1646
1,108 births · Peak 2022
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, 1964–2025 (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. "Malky: #1642 Girls' Name - 2,687 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malky. 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 Malky 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.