How Many People Are Named Maleny?
Complete statistics for the name Maleny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maleny is a very rare female name, with only 525 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 628,179 Americans. The majority, 74%, are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and love for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 531 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maleny Through the Generations
Maleny has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1993 when 58 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Maleny are young adults, with 391 under 30 years old and 140 between 30 and 60. This name is truly a product of recent generations, with no one over 60 carrying it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maleny's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maleny
How Many People Have the Name Maleny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 525 people in the United States currently share the name Maleny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 628,179 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maleny a Common or Rare Name?
Maleny 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 Maleny Mean?
Maleny means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maleny in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maleny Most Popular?
The name Maleny reached peak popularity in 1993, with 58 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 Maleny?
Approximately 525 people named Maleny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 531. That works out to roughly 1 in 628,179 Americans.
Is Maleny a rare name?
Maleny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 628,179 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maleny mean?
Maleny means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maleny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maleny are male and 100% are female.
When was Maleny most popular?
Maleny peaked in 1993 with 58 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.