Malique
Every Malique since 1989 — 1,963 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malique
Malique is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,492 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,963 American babies have been named Malique. Its peak came in 1998, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Malique stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malique year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,492 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,394 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,113 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,958 |
| 2021 | — | — | 26 | #4,089 |
| 2020 | — | — | 26 | #3,985 |
| 2019 | — | — | 37 | #3,172 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,171 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,855 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,945 |
| 2015 | — | — | 32 | #3,483 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,584 |
| 2013 | — | — | 49 | #2,510 |
| 2012 | — | — | 46 | #2,660 |
| 2011 | — | — | 41 | #2,881 |
| 2010 | — | — | 56 | #2,310 |
| 2009 | — | — | 59 | #2,244 |
| 2008 | — | — | 61 | #2,199 |
| 2007 | — | — | 66 | #2,084 |
| 2006 | — | — | 68 | #1,985 |
| 2005 | — | — | 85 | #1,612 |
| 2004 | — | — | 71 | #1,777 |
| 2003 | — | — | 85 | #1,525 |
| 2002 | — | — | 92 | #1,418 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,654 | 106 | #1,262 |
| 2000 | — | — | 99 | #1,304 |
| 1995 | — | — | 83 | #1,294 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,744 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malique in 2025?
Malique ranked #7,492 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malique?
1,963 babies have been named Malique in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malique most popular?
Malique peaked in 1998, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Malique a boy or girl name?
Malique is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malique rising or falling?
Malique is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.