Malonie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "beloved" or "unfortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Malonie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Malonie today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Malonie births was 2021 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Malonie. 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
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2021
18 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,561
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Malonie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Malonie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Malonie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Malonie 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 Malonie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Malonie
The name Malonie is a relatively modern creation, originating in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Malone and Toni, with the former being an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic words "máel" meaning "bald" and "dóna" meaning "browny" or "chieftain." The latter part, Toni, is a diminutive form of the Italian name Antonio, which itself is derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
While the name Malonie does not have a long historical lineage, it has been embraced by parents in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name include Malonie Everett, an American actress born in 1967, and Malonie Jacobsen, a Norwegian-American politician born in 1971.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Malonie is Malonie Heather Taylor, an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Tori. She was born in 1975 and has had a successful career in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) organization.
Another prominent figure with this name is Malonie Luca, a British artist and sculptor born in 1982. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across Europe, and she is known for her innovative use of mixed media and unconventional materials.
In the realm of literature, Malonie Blacksmith is an American author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories. She was born in 1988 and has received critical acclaim for her evocative and introspective writing style.
While the name Malonie may not have a rich historical background, its unique and melodic sound has captured the attention of parents seeking a distinctive and modern name for their children. As more individuals bear this name, it is likely that Malonie will continue to make its mark in various fields and endeavors.
People
Malonie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Malonie 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
Malonie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Malonie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Malonie 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Malonie a common name?
We classify Malonie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Malonie most popular?
The single biggest year for Malonie was 2021, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Malonie is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Malonie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Malonie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Malonie 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.
Is Malonie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Malonie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Malonie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Malonie?
Find out how many Americans are named Malonie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.