Mal
boy name#8910 in 2025Mal entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #745 in 1880, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#8910
rank today
#745
peak (1880)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #819 |
| 1910s | #3173 |
| 1920s | #4027 |
| 1930s | #3055 |
| 1940s | #2984 |
| 1950s | #3001 |
| 1960s | #3550 |
| 2000s | #12553 |
| 2010s | #11015 |
| 2020s | #10005 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Mal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mal alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mal in 2025?
- Mal ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mal most popular?
- Mal peaked in 1880, reaching #745 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mal with classmates?
- Mal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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