Mallory
Mallory is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Unfortunate or ill-fated.
Origin and history
Mallory originated as a French surname derived from the Old French phrase 'malheure', meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated'. It transitioned into a popular given name in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a well-established and familiar choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
59,044 babies in the United States have been named Mallory since 1880. It ranks #532 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #459.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- MI (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 115 |
| 1950-1960 | 256 |
| 1960-1970 | 220 |
| 1970-1980 | 249 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,084 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,471 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,345 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,325 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,969 |
Famous people named Mallory
- Mallory Pugh: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Mallory Jansen: Actress
Nicknames
Mal, Mally, Malrie
Fun facts
- Sir Thomas Malory was the 15th-century author of 'Le Morte d'Arthur', the famous collection of King Arthur stories.
- The name gained significant popularity in the U.S. during the 1980s partly due to the character Mallory Keaton on 'Family Ties'.