Malik
boy name#437 in 2025Malik entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #97 in 1996, ranks #437 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1949–2025
#437
rank today
#97
peak (1996)
724
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #3373 |
| 1960s | #2088 |
| 1970s | #715 |
| 1980s | #766 |
| 1990s | #275 |
| 2000s | #242 |
| 2010s | #353 |
| 2020s | #401 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malik has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 48,500 people named Malik are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malik alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malik in 2025?
- Malik ranks #437 among US boy names in 2025, with 724 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malik most popular?
- Malik peaked in 1996, reaching #97 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malik with classmates?
- Malik will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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