Malek
boy name#1466 in 2025Malek entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #1271 in 2023, ranks #1466 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1974–2025
#1466
rank today
#1271
peak (2023)
121
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5042 |
| 1980s | #4441 |
| 1990s | #2103 |
| 2000s | #1706 |
| 2010s | #1698 |
| 2020s | #1430 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malek has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Malek are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malek alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malek in 2025?
- Malek ranks #1466 among US boy names in 2025, with 121 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malek most popular?
- Malek peaked in 2023, reaching #1271 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malek with classmates?
- Malek will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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