Malloy
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,505 in 1941
6 babies were named Malloy in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Malloy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Malloy, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Malloy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMalloy first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1941, when it ranked #3,505. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Malloy
Malloy is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-loy”. US birth records list Malloy for boys from 1941 to 2025, in 9 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1941, when it ranked #3,505 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,195,122 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2000s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 751,880 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 869,565 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Malloy
What is the origin of the name Malloy?
Malloy has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Malloy a boy or girl name?
Malloy is a boy name.
How popular is the name Malloy?
Malloy ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1941 (#3,505).