Mallory
Mallory is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Unfortunate or unlucky.
Origin and history
Mallory originated as a French surname derived from Old French, historically used as a masculine given name. In the United States, it became significantly more popular for females in the late 20th century, though it maintains continuous historical usage for males.
Popularity in the United States
1,100 babies in the United States have been named Mallory since 1880. It ranks #3589 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- KY (22.5 %)
- NY (15 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- FL (12.5 %)
- GA (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 192 |
| 1960-1970 | 161 |
| 1970-1980 | 173 |
| 1980-1990 | 155 |
| 1990-2000 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Mal, Mally
Fun facts
- It derives from the Old French word maloret, meaning ill-fated or unlucky, originally used as a nickname.
- Sir Thomas Malory was the famous 15th-century English writer who compiled Le Morte d'Arthur.