Mallory
How to say it: MAL-uh-ree · /ˈmæləri/
From Old French malheure meaning 'unlucky'. Adopted as a surname then given name.
Mallory was the 344th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 825 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #273 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #344 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 825 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,457 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #273 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 35 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mallory hit its stride in the 1990s and has since grown scarcer. Well off its best at present, a rebound is projected.
What goes with it
Mellow and flowing, Mallory sounds soft from start to end. Mackenzie reflects a similar spirit.
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Nicknames
- Mal
- Lori
- Mally
Honouring a Mallory in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mallory is about 1 in 145.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Mallory
- Mallory Swanson (born 1998)American soccer player
- Mallory Jansen (born 1989)Australian actress
- Mallory Burdette (born 1991)American tennis player
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