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Malachi

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Malachi was most popular in 2006, when 2,790 American babies were given the name — ranking #275 that year. In 2025 it ranked #235, with 2,701 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 66,048 people named Malachi.

Most popular in2006
Rank that year#275
Births that year2,790
Total since 188066,048

Malachi over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Malachi’s peak in 2006. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org