Malone
Meaningdevotee of St. John · Irish
- US rank
- #5,045
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,021 in 1950
19 babies were named Malone in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,989 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Malone you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 90,090 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Malone, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Malone would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMalone first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1950, when it reached #3,021.
- TrendMalone has climbed 1,989 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,045. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlMalone is given to both boys and girls: 54% of the 35 babies named Malone in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Irish, Malone means “devotee of St. John”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Malone
Malone is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “devotee of St. John”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-one”. US birth records list Malone for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 43 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1950, when it ranked #3,021 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,045, with 19 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.6 | 387,097 boys |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 392,157 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 413,223 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 175,131 boys |
| 2020s | 9.1 | 110,294 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 Malone
What does the name Malone mean?
Malone means “devotee of St. John” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Malone?
Malone has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Malone a boy or girl name?
Malone is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Malone?
Malone ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1950 (#3,021).