Malloy
Pronunciation: [ m-uhl-OY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malloy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 41 babies have been named Malloy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malloy is past its peak , currently ranked #23,497 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,497
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old English origin
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English origin
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About the Name Malloy
Malloy is a boy name .
Malloy is currently ranked #23,497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malloy include Mal, Mall, Mally, Mallie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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