How Many People Are Named Malick?

Complete statistics for the name Malick: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Malick
Very Rare
Arabic

Malick means 'king' in Arabic and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 554,253 Americans having this name. There are around 595 people named Malick living in the US today, making it a very unique choice. The majority, 92%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~1,360
Living in US
1 in 243,713
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to have great potential for success and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

121,799
Worldwide Bearers
#8,493
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
68,054
🇲🇱 Mali
19,440
🇬🇲 Gambia
9,534
🇬🇳 Guinea
7,296
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,515
🇲🇷 Mauritania
2,128
🇹🇩 Chad
1,977
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,671
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,107
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,029

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
595 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
555
Would be under 30 (92%)
49
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 604 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Malick Through the Generations

Malick has seen its peak popularity in 1997 when there were 32 births, but it's been slowly declining since then. Today, most people named Malick are under 30, with 555 individuals falling into this age group. Only 49 people named Malick are between 30 and 60 years old, and none are over 60, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 87

✨ Similar Names to Malick

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Malick's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Malick

How Many People Have the Name Malick?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,360 people in the United States currently share the name Malick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 243,713 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Malick a Common or Rare Name?

Malick 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 Malick Mean?

Malick means "king" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Malick in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Malick Most Popular?

The name Malick reached peak popularity in 1997, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Malick?

Approximately 1,360 people named Malick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,360. That works out to roughly 1 in 243,713 Americans.

Is Malick a rare name?

Malick is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 243,713 Americans has this name.

What does the name Malick mean?

Malick means "king" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Malick more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Malick are male and 0% are female.

When was Malick most popular?

Malick peaked in 1997 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,360
All-Time Births1,360
1 in X1 in 243,713
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year1997
World Rank#8,493
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.