boys' name · peaked 1997

Maleek

Every Maleek since 1974 — 2,086 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1997Boys
Rank 2025
#3,420
among boys
Babies in 2025
34
named Maleek
Peak year
1997
90 babies
All-time total
2,086
since 1974

The story of Maleek

Maleek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,420 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1974, 2,086 American babies have been named Maleek. Its peak came in 1997, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maleek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Maleek year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 34 #3,420
2024 38 #3,196
2023 57 #2,409
2022 50 #2,663
2021 64 #2,208
2020 48 #2,642
2019 49 #2,647
2018 44 #2,780
2017 61 #2,206
2016 39 #3,042
2015 48 #2,589
2014 49 #2,531
2013 70 #1,984
2012 66 #2,083
2011 72 #1,941
2010 52 #2,423
2009 72 #1,967
2008 74 #1,943
2007 70 #2,010
2006 77 #1,803
2005 66 #1,937
2004 56 #2,122
2003 61 #1,924
2002 54 #2,036
2001 72 #1,643
2000 75 #1,579
1995 73 #1,388
1990 14 #4,112
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Maleek in 2025?

Maleek ranked #3,420 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Maleek?

2,086 babies have been named Maleek in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Maleek most popular?

Maleek peaked in 1997, when 90 newborns received the name.

Is Maleek a boy or girl name?

Maleek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Maleek rising or falling?

Maleek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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