FIRST NAME
Malachi
Malachi is the 467th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 40,883 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 261 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #467 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
40,883
living · #467
BABIES NAMED MALACHI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20253K
As a male name, Malachi peaked in 2006, when 2,776 babies were named Malachi (the #150 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #20,322 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
261
living · #20,322
BABIES NAMED MALACHI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1991–2025
20259
As a female name, Malachi peaked in 2005, when 18 babies were named Malachi (the #6718 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)