NAME PROFILE
Mallory
Mallory is a French name meaning 'unfortunate.' despite its meaning, it has a chic, modern quality and suggests a personality that is articulate, creative, and socially adept.
Key Stats
| Total births | 60,144 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1948 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | French, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚓ Timeless & Steady✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 20%TX — 20%FL — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Mallory Pugh (Athlete) · Mallory Blackman (Author) · Mallory Jansen (Actress) · Mallory Burdette (Athlete) · Mallory Keaton (Fictional Character)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Mal
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