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Malachy

Malachy is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Malachy?

Recorded births named Malachy by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	690 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,078 births
Ireland since 1964	598 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Malachy's popularity over time

Babies named Malachy per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2005 (75/yr) · United States peaked in 2002 (35/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1968 (22/yr).

When was Malachy popular?

Malachy reached its peak in 2002, when it was the #6397 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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