Total births
758
Girls' name · since 1983
Mallary
758 babies named Mallary in U.S. Social Security records since 1983, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 758
- total births
- 1983–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
758 girls have been named Mallary since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mallary recorded 758 times among girls since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2018.
- 758 total births
- 1983–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
758 girls have been named Mallary since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 758
- total births
- 1983–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Mallary was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
69 babies were named Mallary in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Mallary's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mallary's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 69, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mallary at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Mallary popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2018
- Peak year (1986)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Mallary by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mallary's strongest decade.
287 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Mallary births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
287 births
- 1990s
1990s
263 births
- 2000s
2000s
170 births
- 2010s 38
2010s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 287 births (38% of all-time use).
How Mallary 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 Mallary's total volume
Mallary vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mallary by state
Where Mallary concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Mallary's total US births 1.5%
Even split
11 of 758 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mallary? ▼
Mallary has been given to 758 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2018. 69 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Mallary most popular? ▼
Mallary was most popular in the 1980s decade with 287 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Mallary most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mallary are California (11 births), Texas (10 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Mallary been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mallary since 1983 -- 36 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Mallary? ▼
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 Mallary's data
- Mallary's decade-level peak was the 1980s (287 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mallarys (11 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 Mallary
Nearby Names Like Mallary
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mallary
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 Mallary side by side: Mallary vs Mallory Mallary vs Malia Mallary vs Malinda
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, 1983–2018 (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. "Mallary: Baby Name Since 1983 - 758 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mallary. 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 Mallary 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.