Mallory Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Though the name has a negative meaning, more people use Mallory as a first name for their girls.

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A Deep Dive

Mallory Overview

Meaning

Unfortunate, unlucky

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old French

Etymology

Initially a surname, it evolved into a given name, gaining popularity in the 1980s due to the sitcom “Family Ties”.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæl.ə.ri/

Popularity

Mallory is a well-known name in the USA, France, and England. In the USA, it ranked #429 for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Vintage, Classic, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Charming, resilient, independent, intelligent

Name Day

August 6th (USA), Octorber 13th (France)
A Deep Dive

Mallory Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Mallorie, Malory, Malorie, Malloree, Mallorey

Common Nicknames

Mal, Mals, Mallie, Mally, Lor, Lori, Lory

Diminutives

Mal, Mallie, Lory, Ally

Famous People

  • Mallory James Mahoney
    (TV Actress)
  • Mallory Pugh
    (Soccer Player)
  • Mallory Everton
    (Comedian)
  • Mallory Bechtel
    (Stage Actress)
  • Mallory Jansen
    (TV Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Mallory Keaton
    ("Family Ties," TV Series)
  • Mallory Knox
    ("Natural Born Killers," Film)
  • Mallory O'Brien
    ("The West Wing," TV Series)
  • Mallory Pike
    ("The Baby-Sitters Club," Book Series)
  • Kathleen Mallory
    ("Mallory's Oracle," Book Series)

Places

  • Mallory Square
    (Key West, Florida)

What Is the Meaning of Mallory?

Mallory means “unfortunate” or “unlucky.” Individuals named Mallory often exhibit a unique charm and resilience, turning adversity into strength and positivity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Mallory?

Mallory originates from the Old French word “malheure,” meaning “unhappy” or “unlucky.”

Mallory Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Mallory in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5482021#5332022#4292023
Top 3 Rankings#831986#911987#1201988

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Mallory

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023429
(+104 from 2022)
713
(+130 from 2022)
0.04076
2022533
(+15 from 2021)
583
(+27 from 2021)
0.03251
2021548
(+15 from 2020)
556
(+35 from 2020)
0.03103
2020563
(-9 from 2019)
521
(-27 from 2019)
0.02947
2019554
(-3 from 2018)
548
(-15 from 2018)
0.02987
2018551
(+1 from 2017)
563
(+2 from 2017)
0.03027
2017552
(-115 from 2016)
561
(-177 from 2016)
0.02970
2016437
(-45 from 2015)
738
(-100 from 2015)
0.03812
2015392
(-8 from 2014)
838
(-13 from 2014)
0.04296
2014384
(-56 from 2013)
851
(-141 from 2013)
0.04350
2013328
(-2 from 2012)
992
(+33 from 2012)
0.05146
2012326
(-36 from 2011)
959
(-139 from 2011)
0.04945
2011290
(-9 from 2010)
1098
(-75 from 2010)
0.05667
2010281
(-12 from 2009)
1173
(-38 from 2009)
0.05983
2009269
(-16 from 2008)
1211
(-143 from 2008)
0.05980
2008253
(-6 from 2007)
1354
(-51 from 2007)
0.06501
2007247
(-13 from 2006)
1405
(-65 from 2006)
0.06638
2006234
(-15 from 2005)
1470
(-116 from 2005)
0.07032
2005219
(-32 from 2004)
1586
(-242 from 2004)
0.07814
2004187
(+43 from 2003)
1828
(+399 from 2003)
0.09059
2003230
(+23 from 2002)
1429
(+170 from 2002)
0.07122
2002253
(-15 from 2001)
1259
(-77 from 2001)
0.06375
2001238
(-25 from 2000)
1336
(-130 from 2000)
0.06744
2000213
(-6 from 1999)
1466
(-17 from 1999)
0.07346
1999207
(-3 from 1998)
1483
(-42 from 1998)
0.07618
1998204
(-14 from 1997)
1525
(-64 from 1997)
0.07867
1997190
(-7 from 1996)
1589
(-40 from 1996)
0.08323
1996183
(-5 from 1995)
1629
(-66 from 1995)
0.08497
1995178
(+9 from 1994)
1695
(+90 from 1994)
0.08821
1994187
(-6 from 1993)
1605
(+3 from 1993)
0.08233
1993181
(-9 from 1992)
1602
(-155 from 1992)
0.08126
1992172
(-9 from 1991)
1757
(-47 from 1991)
0.08765
1991163
(-1 from 1990)
1804
(+22 from 1990)
0.08872
1990162
(-15 from 1989)
1782
(-188 from 1989)
0.08674
1989147
(-27 from 1988)
1970
(-395 from 1988)
0.09889
1988120
(-29 from 1987)
2365
(-773 from 1987)
0.12298
198791
(-8 from 1986)
3138
(-187 from 1986)
0.16743
198683
(+60 from 1985)
3325
(+1286 from 1985)
0.18017
1985143
(+43 from 1984)
2039
(+570 from 1984)
0.11044
1984186
(+146 from 1983)
1469
(+780 from 1983)
0.08146
1983332
(+1886 from 1982)
689
(+644 from 1982)
0.03850
19822218
(+928 from 1981)
45
(+18 from 1981)
0.00248
19813146
(+1181 from 1980)
27
(+10 from 1980)
0.00151
19804327
(-1330 from 1979)
17
(-11 from 1979)
0.00095
19792997
(+285 from 1978)
28
(+5 from 1978)
0.00162
19783282
(-819 from 1977)
23
(-12 from 1977)
0.00140
19772463
(+400 from 1976)
35
(+9 from 1976)
0.00213
19762863
(-252 from 1975)
26
(-3 from 1975)
0.00165
19752611
(+1084 from 1974)
29
(+12 from 1974)
0.00186
19743695
(-462 from 1973)
17
(-3 from 1973)
0.00109
19733233
(-171 from 1972)
20
(-1 from 1972)
0.00129
19723062
(-687 from 1971)
21
(-11 from 1971)
0.00130
19712375
(+936 from 1970)
32
(+13 from 1970)
0.00183
19703311
(-394 from 1969)
19
(-2 from 1969)
0.00104
19692917
(-211 from 1968)
21
(-1 from 1968)
0.00119
19682706
No change from 1967
22
(+1 from 1967)
0.00129
19672706
(-515 from 1966)
21
(-8 from 1966)
0.00122
19662191
(+859 from 1965)
29
(+12 from 1965)
0.00165
19653050
(-133 from 1964)
17
(-2 from 1964)
0.00093
19642917
(-492 from 1963)
19
(-6 from 1963)
0.00097
19632425
(-69 from 1962)
25
(-1 from 1962)
0.00126
19622356
(+2 from 1961)
26
No change from 1961
0.00128
19612358
(+997 from 1960)
26
(+12 from 1960)
0.00125
19603355
(-1016 from 1959)
14
(-10 from 1959)
0.00067
19592339
(-266 from 1958)
24
(-5 from 1958)
0.00115
19582073
(+145 from 1957)
29
(+4 from 1957)
0.00140
19572218
(-288 from 1956)
25
(-6 from 1956)
0.00119
19561930
(-23 from 1955)
31
No change from 1955
0.00151
19551907
(+1418 from 1954)
31
(+19 from 1954)
0.00155
19543325
(-1394 from 1953)
12
(-16 from 1953)
0.00060
19531931
(+92 from 1952)
28
(+3 from 1952)
0.00145
19522023
(-55 from 1951)
25
No change from 1951
0.00131
19511968
(-97 from 1950)
25
(-1 from 1950)
0.00135
19501871
(-268 from 1949)
26
(-8 from 1949)
0.00148
19491603
(+105 from 1948)
34
(+4 from 1948)
0.00194
19481708
(+1353 from 1947)
30
(+18 from 1947)
0.00172
19473061
(+369 from 1946)
12
(+3 from 1946)
0.00066
19463430
(+1126 from 1945)
9
(+4 from 1945)
0.00056
19454556
(-1417 from 1944)
5
(-4 from 1944)
0.00037
19443139
(+110 from 1943)
9
No change from 1943
0.00066
19433249
(+489 from 1942)
9
(+2 from 1942)
0.00063
19423738
(+512 from 1939)
7
(+2 from 1939)
0.00050
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19394250
(+93 from 1938)
5
No change from 1938
0.00044
19384343
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00044
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Mallory

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6972021#6022022#4402023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#9892021#7502022#7982023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4712021#3832022#3922023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6002021#7792022#4932023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3702021#4622022#3322023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6052021#6562022#5982023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6242021#4442022#4202023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4872021#4392022#4912023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4692021#3972022#3712023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#9062021#8052022#7142023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5172021#3502022#2322023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3862021#3312022#2172023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4452021#4092022#2462023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3732021#4532022#4582023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3092021#6422022#3672023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2152021#3132022#1762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3432021#4262022#2182023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4232021#3672022#3182023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7162021#6322022#4852023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2632021#3772022#2362023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2292021#3152022#5072023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4712021#4972022#5472023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9232021#5702022#9062023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6392020#3782021#4042023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7332018#5062021#6112022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3882021#3942022#2472023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7962021#5972022#5942023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7762021#6552022#10132023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4542020#7632022#5662023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8972021#7452022#9122023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6232021#10722022#5882023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6012021#5362022#5712023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4182017#3742020#4622023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5702019#3912020#4442023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3862017#5172022#5842023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2302021#2542022#1422023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2052018#1672022#1182023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2282010#3612011#4192020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1522019#2542021#1782022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2532016#2492019#2412023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5252010#5882013#6152015

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3752008#4862010#3852012

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2122014#2542017#2422021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1002004#1182008#972015

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1852005#2292006#1722010

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1851996#2212000#1992004

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2242006#1952008#2532015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1161988#3091989#2642003

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1651990#1881999#1642015

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2461987#2721990#2721992

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1011986#871987

Popularity Rankings for Mallory in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2771986#3011987#3661988

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6112021#6842022#4152023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5422020#8412021#8902022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Mallory a Name for Boys or Girls?

Mallory is primarily a girl’s name, though it is also considered gender-neutral. Despite its meaning, the name carries a charm and resilience that parents adore for their children.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Mallory

Mallory in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Mallory James Mahoney (TV Actress, 2005): An American actress known for her roles in "Bunk'd" and "On My Block."
  • Mallory Pugh (Soccer Player, 1998): An American soccer player known for being the youngest player in USWNT history to reach 10 career assists.
  • Mallory Everton (Comedian, 1989): A co-founder and writer/actress/director for JK! Studios, a sketch comedy group.
  • Mallory Bechtel (Stage Actress, 1999): An American stage actress known for her roles on Broadway.
  • Mallory Jansen (TV Actress, 1989): An Australian actress known for her roles in "Galavant" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
  • Mallory Keaton ("Family Ties," 1982 TV Series): A character played by Justine Bateman, known for her comedic and dramatic roles in this popular '80s sitcom.
  • Mallory Knox ("Natural Born Killers," 1994 Film): A character portrayed by Juliette Lewis, who is part of a murderous couple in this crime film.
  • Mallory O'Brien ("The West Wing," 1999 TV Series): A recurring character played by Allison Smith, serving as a political consultant.
  • Mallory Pike ("The Baby-Sitters Club," 1986 Book Series): A junior member of the babysitting group in this children's book series by Ann M. Martin.
  • Kathleen Mallory ("Mallory's Oracle," 1994 Book Series): A detective in a series of mystery novels by Carol O'Connell.
  • Mallory Square (Key West, Florida): A famous public square known for its sunset celebrations and vibrant atmosphere.

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