Malyk
Every Malyk since 1995 — 404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malyk
Malyk is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,409 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 404 American babies have been named Malyk. Its peak came in 1997, when 29 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 Malyk stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malyk year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,409 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,080 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,684 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,359 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,050 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,383 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,635 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,394 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,381 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,591 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,331 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,121 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,925 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,348 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,402 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,679 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,675 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,924 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,251 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,476 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,688 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,331 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,628 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,403 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,485 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,758 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malyk in 2025?
Malyk ranked #9,409 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malyk?
404 babies have been named Malyk in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malyk most popular?
Malyk peaked in 1997, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Malyk a boy or girl name?
Malyk is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malyk rising or falling?
Malyk is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.