Malorie
Malorie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Unfortunate, unlucky, or ill-fated.
Origin and history
Malorie is a spelling variation of Mallory, which originates from an Old French surname meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated'. It gained usage as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. While less common than the traditional Mallory spelling, it remains an established feminine choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,027 babies in the United States have been named Malorie since 1880. It ranks #2781 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.6 %)
- CA (15.5 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- LA (5.3 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 953 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,121 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,071 |
| 2010-2019 | 538 |
| 2020-2029 | 293 |
Nicknames
Mal, Lorie
Fun facts
- It originally stems from the Old French phrase 'malheure' (unfortunate), which was applied as a nickname before developing into a family name.
- The spelling Malorie emerged in the United States alongside the broader popularity of the traditional spelling Mallory in the late 20th century.