Malachi
4 countries#134 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malachi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
66,048 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #134 · peaked in 2006 with 2,790 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,305 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #374 · peaked in 2014 with 238 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,142 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #356 · peaked in 2014 with 226 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
85 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 2023 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
78 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #314 · peaked in 2019 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malachi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #150 | — |
| 2007 | #155 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #160 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #166 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #161 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #163 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #167 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #174 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #178 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #158 | ↑20 |
| 2016 | #154 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #153 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #154 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #160 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #156 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #167 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #161 | ↑6 |
| 2023 | #146 | ↑15 |
| 2024 | #149 | ↓3 |
| 2025 | #134 | ↑15 |
Frequently asked questions about Malachi
Is Malachi a popular name?
Yes — Malachi currently ranks #134 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malachi more common for boys or girls?
Malachi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malachi most popular?
Malachi peaked in 2006 in United States, with 2,790 recorded births that year.
Is Malachi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malachi’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #600 in 1880 to #134 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malachi?
At least 70,353 babies have been recorded with the name Malachi across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Malachi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malachi appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malachi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malachi include Calvin, Ryder, Kayden, Stetson.
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