Maloree
Feminine variant of Mallory, a French name meaning "unfortunate" or "unlucky".
Name Census estimates that about 293 living Americans carry the first name Maloree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maloree today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maloree births was 2001 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maloree. 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
293
~ 1 in 1,169,810 Americans
Peak year
2001
18 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,736
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Maloree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maloree from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 101 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maloree 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 Maloree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Malorees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maloree
The name Maloree is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from a combination of the French names Malorie and Marie. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots in ancient languages or cultures.
Malorie is a French feminine name derived from the Late Latin name Malloria, which itself comes from the Germanic name Amalric, meaning "work-ruler." The name Marie, on the other hand, has its origins in the Hebrew name Miryam, which means "bitter" or "beloved."
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Maloree in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity as a unique and stylized variation of more traditional names.
Due to its relatively modern origin, there are not many notable historical figures who bore the name Maloree. However, here are five individuals who have carried this name:
1. Maloree Parker-Huizers (born 1987), a Canadian softball player who competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
2. Maloree J. Moss (born 1981), an American actress and model known for her work in television and film.
3. Maloree Huizing (born 1994), a Dutch field hockey player who has represented the Netherlands national team.
4. Maloree Mayora (born 1988), an American singer-songwriter and musician from California.
5. Maloree Zimmerman (born 1989), a former professional tennis player from the United States.
While the name Maloree may not have a long and storied history, its unique blend of traditional name elements has allowed it to carve out its own identity in recent decades.
People
Maloree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maloree 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
Maloree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maloree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 293 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maloree 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 1,169,810 US residents.
Is Maloree a common name?
We classify Maloree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 300 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maloree most popular?
The single biggest year for Maloree was 2001, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maloree is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maloree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maloree 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.