Malek
4 countries#764 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malek was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,554 births recorded 1949–2022 · currently #764 · peaked in 2016 with 144 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,092 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #1466 · peaked in 2023 with 151 births
Most common in: California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
257 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
251 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #939 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2004–2024 · peaked in 2004 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Malek’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #763 | — |
| 2004 | #698 | ↑65 |
| 2005 | #748 | ↓50 |
| 2006 | #919 | ↓171 |
| 2007 | #843 | ↑76 |
| 2008 | #716 | ↑127 |
| 2009 | #709 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #737 | ↓28 |
| 2011 | #663 | ↑74 |
| 2012 | #807 | ↓144 |
| 2013 | #748 | ↑59 |
| 2014 | #778 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #774 | ↑4 |
| 2016 | #638 | ↑136 |
| 2017 | #812 | ↓174 |
| 2018 | #656 | ↑156 |
| 2019 | #763 | ↓107 |
| 2020 | #658 | ↑105 |
| 2021 | #820 | ↓162 |
| 2022 | #764 | ↑56 |
Frequently asked questions about Malek
Is Malek a popular name?
Yes — Malek currently ranks #764 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Malek more common for boys or girls?
Malek is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Malek most popular?
Malek peaked in 2016 in France, with 144 recorded births that year.
Is Malek rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Malek’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #852 in 1949 to #764 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Malek?
At least 6,903 babies have been recorded with the name Malek across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Malek popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malek appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malek?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Malek include Jetson, Joao, Monte, Rodolfo.
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Ranked directly next to Malek in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.