Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1997
Malyke
Malyke has 22 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 22
- total births
- 1997–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
22 boys have been named Malyke since 1997, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Malyke recorded 22 times among boys since 1997, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2010.
- 22 total births
- 1997–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Malyke since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 22
- total births
- 1997–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Malyke was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
6 babies were named Malyke in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Malyke's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Malyke's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Malyke at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Malyke popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2010
- Peak year (1997)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Malyke by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Malyke's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Malyke births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malyke? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 22 babies named Malyke. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 6 births.
When was Malyke most popular? ▼
Malyke was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Malyke been used? ▼
Records for Malyke go back to 1997, giving 14 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Malyke? ▼
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 Malyke's data
- Malyke's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2010s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Malyke
Nearby Names Like Malyke
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malyke
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 Malyke side by side: Malyke vs Malcolm Malyke vs Malachi Malyke 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, 1997–2010 (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. "Malyke: Baby Name Since 1997 - 22 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malyke. 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 Malyke 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.