Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Malachi.
National Rank (2025)
#134
All-Time Peak Rank
#134 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
65,758
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Malachi Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Malachi
According to SSA data, Malachi achieved its highest historical rank of #134 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 2,776 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 3.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Malachi scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+3.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,776Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:58
1890s:30
1900s:51
1910s:156
1920s:185
1930s:172
1940s:183
1950s:155
1960s:108
1970s:390
1980s:746
1990s:3,525
2000s:20,780
2010s:24,588
2020s:14,631
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-la-chi
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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