Mallory Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAL-uh-ree / /ˈmæl.ə.ri/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'unfortunate'; English: 'ill-fated'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mallory has its roots in the Latin word 'malorius', which means 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated'. It became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. The name has been used in various literary works, contributing to its cultural significance. It is often associated with a sense of resilience despite its meaning.
Trend Summary
Mallory experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malorie
- Mally
International Variants
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Famous people named Mallory
Mallory Hagan is an American beauty queen and television personality, known for winning Miss America 2013.
Mallory Pugh is an American soccer player, recognized for her contributions to the U.S. Women's National Team.
Fictional characters named Mallory
Mallory Archer is a character from the animated television series 'Archer', known for her role as the agency's managing director.
Mallory Knox is a character in the film 'Natural Born Killers', portrayed as a complex and troubled individual.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mallory was first seen in the United States in 1938. Mallory has ranked as high as #168 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Mallory has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mallory (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 70 | |
| CA | 45 | |
| FL | 42 | |
| NC | 40 | |
| OH | 37 | |
| GA | 31 | |
| VA | 31 | |
| PA | 29 | |
| IL | 29 | |
| NY | 28 | |
| TN | 27 | |
| KY | 25 | |
| IN | 24 | |
| SC | 21 | |
| NJ | 19 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 689 |
| 1984 | 1,469 |
| 1985 | 2,039 |
| 1986 | 3,325 |
| 1987 | 3,138 |
| 1988 | 2,365 |
| 1989 | 1,970 |
| 1990 | 1,782 |
| 1991 | 1,804 |
| 1992 | 1,757 |
| 1993 | 1,602 |
| 1994 | 1,605 |
| 1995 | 1,695 |
| 1996 | 1,629 |
| 1997 | 1,589 |
| 1998 | 1,525 |
| 1999 | 1,483 |
| 2000 | 1,466 |
| 2001 | 1,336 |
| 2002 | 1,259 |
| 2003 | 1,429 |
| 2004 | 1,828 |
| 2005 | 1,586 |
| 2006 | 1,470 |
| 2007 | 1,405 |
| 2008 | 1,354 |
| 2009 | 1,211 |
| 2010 | 1,173 |
| 2011 | 1,098 |
| 2012 | 960 |
| 2013 | 992 |
| 2014 | 851 |
| 2015 | 838 |
| 2016 | 738 |
| 2017 | 561 |
| 2018 | 563 |
| 2019 | 548 |
| 2020 | 521 |
| 2021 | 556 |
| 2022 | 583 |
| 2023 | 716 |
| 2024 | 765 |