Mallory
Mallory: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæləɹi/
Meaning and origin of Mallory
Root meaning: “unhappy, unlucky”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From an Anglo-Norman nickname for an unfortunate person, from Old French maleure, malheure (“unhappy, unlucky”) (whence French malheur), from mal (“bad”) + eur (“fortune”).
How popular is Mallory?
Since 1880, 59,044 girls and 1,100 boys in the U.S. have been named Mallory (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1443 in 1957. In 2025 it ranked #372 for girls, with 825 babies given the name.
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Mallory FAQ
What does the name Mallory mean?
Mallory traces back to a root meaning "unhappy, unlucky". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From an Anglo-Norman nickname for an unfortunate person, from Old French maleure, malheure (“unhappy, unlucky”) (whence French malheur), from mal (“bad”) + eur (“fortune”).
What is the origin of the name Mallory?
Mallory is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Mallory?
Since 1880, 59,044 girls and 1,100 boys in the U.S. have been named Mallory (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1443 in 1957. In 2025 it ranked #372 for girls, with 825 babies given the name.
Is Mallory a boy or girl name?
Mallory is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 59,044 girls and 1,100 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.