Find out how popular the first name Malorie has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Malorie by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Malorie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 52 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Malorie.

The history of the first name Malorie

The name Malorie is a French variation of the English name Mallory, which has its roots in the Old French word "maloret," meaning "unfortunate one." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in France and England.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Malorie dates back to the 12th century, when it was used as a surname for a family from the town of Mallory in Normandy, France. It wasn't until the 13th century that the name began to be used as a given name, particularly among the nobility.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Malorie was Malorie de Gournay (1565-1645), a French writer and feminist who was a close friend and advocate of the philosopher Michel de Montaigne. She is best known for her work "The Equality of Men and Women" (1622), which argued for the equal treatment of women in society.

Another notable figure with the name Malorie was Malorie Blackman (born 1962), a British writer and former Children's Laureate. She is best known for her critically acclaimed young adult novel "Noughts & Crosses," which explores themes of racism and discrimination in a dystopian society.

In the realm of literature, the name Malorie is also associated with the character Malorie Hayes from the 2018 post-apocalyptic novel "Bird Box" by Josh Malerman. The book follows Malorie's journey as she navigates a world where seeing a mysterious entity causes people to go violently insane.

Moving to the world of music, Malorie Holcomb (born 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band The Lavender Scare.

Lastly, in the field of sports, Malorie Geer (born 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for the National Women's Soccer League team, San Diego Wave FC.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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