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Mallory is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname was derived from Old French maleüré meaning ‘unfortunate’. It first became common in the 1980s due to the American sitcom Family Ties (1982-1989), which featured a character by this name." It ranked #372 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname was derived from Old French maleüré meaning ‘unfortunate’. It first became common in the 1980s due to the American sitcom Family Ties (1982-1989), which featured a character by this name. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Mallory ranked #372 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #372 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Mallory in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mallory mean?
Mallory means "unfortunate", according to Behind the Name.
Is Mallory a popular name?
Mallory ranked #372 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mallory a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mallory appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mallory — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
