Mallory Girl

Popularity: #344 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAL-uh-ree //ˈmæl.ə.ri//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: 'unfortunate'; English: 'ill-fated'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mallory has its roots in Old French, derived from the term "malore," which means "unfortunate" or "ill-fated." This term itself can be traced back to the Latin word "malus," meaning "bad" or "evil." The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into English vernacular. Over time, Mallory evolved from a surname into a given name, particularly in the context of English-speaking cultures.

Historically, the name Mallory is associated with notable figures, particularly in literature. One of the most significant references is Sir Thomas Malory, a 15th-century English writer best known for his work "Le Morte d'Arthur," which is a compilation of Arthurian legends.

This text, published in 1485, played a crucial role in shaping the narrative of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, thereby embedding the name Mallory within the tapestry of English literary history. Culturally, the name Mallory has often been linked to themes of fate and misfortune, reflecting its etymological roots.

The notion of being "ill-fated" has resonated through various narratives and folklore, contributing to the name's enduring presence in literature and storytelling. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Mal" have emerged, providing a more affectionate or informal variant of the name.

Overall, Mallory's journey from a term denoting misfortune to a name associated with literary significance illustrates the complex interplay of language, culture, and history.

Famous people named Mallory

In this section, you will find notable people named Mallory. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mallory who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mallory who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mallory Ervin is a television personality and beauty queen best known for Miss Kentucky and The Amazing Race.

Mallory Pugh is a professional soccer player best known for her time with the U.S. Women's National Team and Chicago Red Stars.

Mallory Hagan is a television personality and former beauty queen best known for Miss America 2013 and her work on television.

Fictional characters named Mallory

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Mallory Kane is a fictional character from the film Haywire. She is a black-ops operative seeking revenge after being betrayed by her employers.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mallory, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MadelineMeganMollyMiraMayaMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mallory. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MallieMarleyMelodyMarloweMaliaMiraMinaMarina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mallory was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Mallory has ranked as high as #175 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Mallory has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mallory is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mallory was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mallory.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 825 0 825
2024 768 0 768
2023 722 6 716
2022 583 0 583
2021 556 0 556
2020 521 0 521
2019 548 0 548
2018 564 0 564
2017 561 0 561
2016 738 0 738
2015 840 0 840
2014 851 0 851
2013 992 0 992
2012 960 0 960
2011 1,098 0 1,098
2010 1,173 0 1,173
2009 1,211 0 1,211
2008 1,354 0 1,354
2007 1,412 6 1,406
2006 1,470 0 1,470
2005 1,586 0 1,586
2004 1,841 13 1,828
2003 1,429 0 1,429
2002 1,265 6 1,259
2001 1,336 0 1,336
2000 1,472 6 1,466
1999 1,489 6 1,483
1998 1,536 11 1,525
1997 1,595 6 1,589
1996 1,636 7 1,629
1995 1,706 11 1,695
1994 1,605 0 1,605
1993 1,613 11 1,602
1992 1,772 15 1,757
1991 1,814 10 1,804
1990 1,796 14 1,782
1989 1,985 16 1,969
1988 2,385 19 2,366
1987 3,163 25 3,138
1986 3,348 23 3,325
1985 2,060 21 2,039
1984 1,484 15 1,469
1983 699 10 689
1982 54 9 45
1981 36 9 27
1980 25 8 17
1979 45 17 28
1978 31 8 23
1977 54 19 35
1976 43 17 26
1975 49 21 28
1974 25 8 17
1973 40 20 20
1972 35 14 21
1971 64 32 32
1970 36 17 19
1969 36 15 21
1968 34 12 22
1967 33 12 21
1966 46 17 29
1965 33 16 17
1964 37 18 19
1963 42 17 25
1962 47 21 26
1961 44 18 26
1960 29 15 14
1959 41 17 24
1958 43 14 29
1957 55 30 25
1956 50 18 32
1955 45 15 30
1954 23 11 12
1953 52 24 28
1952 42 17 25
1951 46 21 25
1950 51 25 26
1949 55 21 34
1948 53 23 30
1947 27 15 12
1946 21 12 9
1945 15 10 5
1944 23 14 9
1943 18 9 9
1942 20 13 7
1941 9 9 0
1940 9 9 0
1939 15 10 5
1938 14 9 5
1937 8 8 0
1935 10 10 0
1934 9 9 0
1933 7 7 0
1931 5 5 0
1930 5 5 0
1929 9 9 0
1928 9 9 0
1927 8 8 0
1925 6 6 0
1924 9 9 0
1923 9 9 0
1922 6 6 0
1921 5 5 0
1920 10 10 0
1918 10 10 0
1916 7 7 0
1914 5 5 0

Top States for Mallory (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 70
9%
CA 45
6%
FL 42
6%
NC 40
5%
OH 37
5%
GA 31
4%
VA 31
4%
IL 29
4%
PA 29
4%
NY 28
4%
TN 27
4%
KY 25
3%
IN 24
3%
SC 21
3%
MI 20
3%
NJ 19
3%
MN 18
2%
MO 18
2%
WI 17
2%
AL 16
2%
CO 15
2%
MA 14
2%
WA 12
2%
UT 12
2%
AZ 10
1%
WV 10
1%
LA 9
1%
IA 9
1%
MS 8
1%
OR 7
1%
NE 7
1%
AR 7
1%
ID 7
1%
OK 6
1%
KS 6
1%
CT 5
1%
MD 5
1%
ME 5
1%