Malachi
boy name#134 in 2025Malachi entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #134 in 2025, ranks #134 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#134
rank today
#134
peak (2025)
2,692
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #758 |
| 1890s | #933 |
| 1900s | #1122 |
| 1910s | #1569 |
| 1920s | #1892 |
| 1930s | #1754 |
| 1940s | #1730 |
| 1950s | #2043 |
| 1960s | #2844 |
| 1970s | #1474 |
| 1980s | #1114 |
| 1990s | #613 |
| 2000s | #198 |
| 2010s | #162 |
| 2020s | #152 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malachi has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 64,500 people named Malachi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malachi is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malachi in 2025?
- Malachi ranks #134 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,692 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malachi most popular?
- Malachi peaked in 2025, reaching #134 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malachi with classmates?
- Malachi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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