Mallary
From the ancient Germanic name elements meaning "hammer" and "strife".
Name Census estimates that about 731 living Americans carry the first name Mallary. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mallary today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mallary births was 1986 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mallary. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
731
~ 1 in 468,884 Americans
Peak year
1986
69 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2018 SSA rank
#17,231
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Mallary: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mallary from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 287 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mallary by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mallary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mallarys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Georgia recorded the most babies named Mallary, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mallary
The name Mallary finds its origins in the Old French language, deriving from the Latin word "malleus," which translates to "hammer" or "mallet." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with metalworkers or individuals involved in forging and smithing trades during the medieval period.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mallary can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, particularly in the northern provinces. It is believed that the name was initially a surname or a descriptive identifier before gradually transitioning into a given name over time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Mallary was Mallary de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived during the late 12th century and was a prominent figure in the Third Crusade. He accompanied King Richard I of England on the crusade and is mentioned in several historical chronicles from that era.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Mallary de Villiers was a French knight and military commander who served under King Charles V of France. He played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against England and is recognized for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, the name Mallary gained further prominence with the birth of Mallary Estienne, a renowned French printer and scholar who lived from 1508 to 1552. He was part of the esteemed Estienne family, known for their contributions to the printing industry and the dissemination of knowledge during the 16th century.
Another historical figure bearing the name Mallary was Mallary d'Aubigne, a French Huguenot soldier and writer who lived from 1550 to 1630. He is best known for his memoirs, which provide valuable insights into the French Wars of Religion and the struggles faced by Protestants during that tumultuous period.
In the realm of literature, the name Mallary is associated with Mallary Radcliffe, an English poet and playwright who lived from 1689 to 1743. Although not widely celebrated today, her works were well-regarded during her lifetime and contributed to the literary landscape of the early 18th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Mallary, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives associated with this intriguing name.
People
Mallary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mallary as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mallary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mallary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 731 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mallary going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 468,884 US residents.
Is Mallary a common name?
We classify Mallary as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 758 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mallary most popular?
The single biggest year for Mallary was 1986, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mallary is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mallary a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mallary in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.