Malena
Every Malena since 1886 — 4,058 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malena
Malena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,271 in 2025 with 81 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 4,058 American babies have been named Malena. Its peak came in 2004, when 146 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | #2,271 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,479 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,547 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,381 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,407 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,810 |
| 2019 | 88 | #2,137 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,265 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,154 |
| 2016 | 82 | #2,317 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1,992 |
| 2014 | 110 | #1,848 |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,046 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,993 |
| 2011 | 115 | #1,777 |
| 2010 | 118 | #1,756 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1,773 |
| 2008 | 122 | #1,797 |
| 2007 | 138 | #1,618 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1,637 |
| 2005 | 117 | #1,700 |
| 2004 | 146 | #1,424 |
| 2003 | 107 | #1,768 |
| 2002 | 139 | #1,390 |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,569 |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,848 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,711 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,458 |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,981 |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,680 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,085 |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,731 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,112 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,115 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,798 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,357 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Malena
- Malena Ernman Singer · b. 1970
- Malena Alterio Actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malena in 2025?
Malena ranked #2,271 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 81 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malena?
4,058 babies have been named Malena in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malena most popular?
Malena peaked in 2004, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Malena a boy or girl name?
Malena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malena rising or falling?
Malena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Malena?
Well-known people named Malena include Malena Ernman (singer), Malena Alterio (actor).