Malie
Every Malie since 1981 — 391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malie
Malie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,863 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 391 American babies have been named Malie. Its peak came in 2009, when 20 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 Malie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,863 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,261 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,071 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,420 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,804 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,309 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,028 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,293 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,446 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,325 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,758 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,785 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,621 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,343 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,666 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,044 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,723 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,977 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,292 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,543 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,663 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,081 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,088 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,678 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,923 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,617 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,306 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malie in 2025?
Malie ranked #9,863 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malie?
391 babies have been named Malie in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malie most popular?
Malie peaked in 2009, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Malie a boy or girl name?
Malie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malie rising or falling?
Malie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.