Mallory
Pronunciation: [ m-AL-er-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mallory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 809 babies have been named Mallory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mallory is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,671 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,671
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Mallory
Mallory is a boy name .
Is Mallory a boy or girl name? Mallory is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,671 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #412. Mallory is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mallory is currently ranked #18,671 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mallory include Mal, Mall, Mally, Mallie, Ory, Oryie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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