Malachy
4 countries#1250 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malachy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,335 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 2009 with 90 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,017 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2005 with 75 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
690 births recorded 1897–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 2002 with 35 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
216 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #199 · peaked in 2023 with 15 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
102 births recorded 2002–2023 · peaked in 2009 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Malachy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #805 | — |
| 2003 | #414 | ↑391 |
| 2004 | #555 | ↓141 |
| 2005 | #401 | ↑154 |
| 2006 | #494 | ↓93 |
| 2007 | #509 | ↓15 |
| 2008 | #527 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #485 | ↑42 |
| 2010 | #477 | ↑8 |
| 2011 | #537 | ↓60 |
| 2012 | #566 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #720 | ↓154 |
| 2014 | #695 | ↑25 |
| 2015 | #753 | ↓58 |
| 2016 | #790 | ↓37 |
| 2017 | #1097 | ↓307 |
| 2018 | #1040 | ↑57 |
| 2019 | #1113 | ↓73 |
| 2020 | #1111 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #1250 | ↓139 |
Frequently asked questions about Malachy
Is Malachy a popular name?
Yes — Malachy currently ranks #1250 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Malachy more common for boys or girls?
Malachy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Malachy most popular?
Malachy peaked in 2005 in England & Wales, with 75 recorded births that year.
Is Malachy rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Malachy’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1591 in 1996 to #1250 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Malachy?
At least 2,025 babies have been recorded with the name Malachy across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Malachy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malachy appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malachy?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Malachy include Maki, Malakye, Maliek.
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