How Many People Are Named Mal?
Complete statistics for the name Mal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mal, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 171 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,931,220 Americans. The majority of those named Mal are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 335 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1950Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mal Through the Generations
Mal has seen its highest popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1950 with 13 births. Today, the average age of someone named Mal is 74, reflecting a significant generational gap. Among the 171 living Mal's in the US, 43 are under 30, 14 are aged 30-60, and 278 are over 60, showcasing a predominantly older demographic.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mal's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mal
How Many People Have the Name Mal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 415 people in the United States currently share the name Mal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 798,673 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mal a Common or Rare Name?
Mal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mal Mean?
Mal means "creative variant of Mal" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mal Most Popular?
The name Mal reached peak popularity in 1950, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mal?
Approximately 415 people named Mal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 415. That works out to roughly 1 in 798,673 Americans.
Is Mal a rare name?
Mal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 798,673 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mal mean?
Mal means "creative variant of Mal" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mal are male and 0% are female.
When was Mal most popular?
Mal peaked in 1950 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.