Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Malloy

Malloy is a surname of Irish origin, meaning "noble chief" (irish). The name may refer to:Dannel Malloy, American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut Danny Malloy (footballer) (1930–2015), former Scottish footballer Dave Malloy, American musical theater composer and playwright David Malloy, American country music songwriter and producer Doug Malloy, pseudonym of Richard Simonton, American…

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#8,137 (2017)
Total Babies
46
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1941
First Year
2022
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#8137
Peak Rank
46
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malloy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Malloy is a surname of Irish origin, meaning "noble chief" (irish). The name may refer to:Dannel Malloy, American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut Danny Malloy (footballer) (1930–2015), former Scottish footballer Dave Malloy, American musical theater composer and playwright David Malloy, American country music songwriter and producer Doug Malloy, pseudonym of Richard Simonton, American…

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The Story of Malloy

Malloy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1941, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 9 Malloys were born — ranking #8,137 that year. As of 2026, Malloy ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Malloys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Malloy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malloy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malloy

What does the name Malloy mean?
Malloy is a surname of Irish origin, meaning "noble chief" (irish). The name may refer to:Dannel Malloy, American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut Danny Malloy (footballer) (1930–2015), former Scottish footballer Dave Malloy, American musical theater composer and playwright David Malloy, American country music songwriter and producer Doug Malloy, pseudonym of Richard Simonton, American…
How popular is Malloy in 2026?
In 2026, Malloy ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Malloy most popular?
Malloy reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #8,137 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Malloy a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Malloy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Malloy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malloy include Mavin, Jama, Ademola. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Malloy

Malloy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1941 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Malloy's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #8,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Malloy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.