Malek
Every Malek since 1974 — 3,092 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malek
Malek is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,472 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,092 American babies have been named Malek. Its peak came in 2023, when 151 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Malek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 121 | #1,472 |
| 2024 | — | — | 128 | #1,430 |
| 2023 | — | — | 151 | #1,278 |
| 2022 | — | — | 118 | #1,529 |
| 2021 | — | — | 118 | #1,511 |
| 2020 | — | — | 125 | #1,393 |
| 2019 | — | — | 130 | #1,377 |
| 2018 | — | — | 100 | #1,636 |
| 2017 | — | — | 93 | #1,702 |
| 2016 | — | — | 95 | #1,670 |
| 2015 | — | — | 72 | #2,011 |
| 2014 | — | — | 96 | #1,622 |
| 2013 | — | — | 83 | #1,759 |
| 2012 | — | — | 97 | #1,612 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,066 | 81 | #1,790 |
| 2010 | — | — | 77 | #1,875 |
| 2009 | — | — | 98 | #1,623 |
| 2008 | — | — | 88 | #1,729 |
| 2007 | — | — | 69 | #2,027 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71 | #1,908 |
| 2005 | — | — | 84 | #1,627 |
| 2004 | — | — | 71 | #1,776 |
| 2003 | — | — | 71 | #1,727 |
| 2002 | — | — | 72 | #1,657 |
| 2001 | — | — | 82 | #1,495 |
| 2000 | — | — | 74 | #1,599 |
| 1995 | — | — | 58 | #1,596 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,836 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,992 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,963 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,981 |
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Famous people named Malek
- Malek Jaziri Tennis player · b. 1984
- Malek Mouath Soccer player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malek in 2025?
Malek ranked #1,472 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malek?
3,092 babies have been named Malek in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malek most popular?
Malek peaked in 2023, when 151 newborns received the name.
Is Malek a boy or girl name?
Malek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malek rising or falling?
Malek is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Malek?
Well-known people named Malek include Malek Jaziri (tennis player), Malek Mouath (soccer player).