Maleny
Every Maleny since 1991 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maleny
Maleny is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,387 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 536 American babies have been named Maleny. Its peak came in 1993, when 58 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 Maleny stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maleny year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,387 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,827 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,894 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,080 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,333 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,307 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,582 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,009 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,445 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,973 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,459 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,936 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,881 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,886 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,937 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,101 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,465 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,720 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,837 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,079 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,662 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,280 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,146 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,624 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,825 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,123 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,888 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maleny in 2025?
Maleny ranked #16,387 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maleny?
536 babies have been named Maleny in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maleny most popular?
Maleny peaked in 1993, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Maleny a boy or girl name?
Maleny is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maleny rising or falling?
Maleny is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.