Malick
Every Malick since 1991 — 626 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malick
Malick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,635 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 626 American babies have been named Malick. Its peak came in 1997, when 32 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 Malick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,635 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,364 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,391 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,784 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,049 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,157 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,422 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,342 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,691 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,713 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,645 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,479 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,925 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,626 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,766 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,627 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,862 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,649 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,315 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,320 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,499 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,957 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,551 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,627 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,228 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,956 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,497 |
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Famous people named Malick
- Malick Evouna Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malick in 2025?
Malick ranked #4,635 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malick?
626 babies have been named Malick in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malick most popular?
Malick peaked in 1997, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Malick a boy or girl name?
Malick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malick rising or falling?
Malick has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Malick?
Well-known people named Malick include Malick Evouna (soccer player).