Malachi
Malachi is a boy name that ranked #149 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #146 in 2023.
Latest rank
#149
Peak rank
#146
Reached in 2023
Total recorded usage
53,620
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Malachi
As a boy name with English origins, Malachi has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Malachi is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Malachi appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #146 in 2023, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: MALACHI
Origin: Hebrew
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.