The nameMalone
Malone is an Irish surname used as a first name, with a modern music flavour.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Malone comes from the Irish Ó Maoil Eoin, "descendant of a devotee of Saint John".
Origin
Irish.
History
Malone is far more common as a surname than as a first name.
Popularity of the name Malone
Malone in the United States
Malone was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 279 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Malone. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Malone in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 30 births a year.
Malone in France
Malone was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,705 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Malone. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Malone in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 494 births a year on average, against 662 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Malone
Names from the same generation as Malone, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malone mean?
Malone comes from the Irish Ó Maoil Eoin, "descendant of a devotee of Saint John".
What is the origin of the name Malone?
Irish.
Is Malone a girl's or a boy's name?
Malone is a boy's name. In the United States, 47% of the babies named Malone are girls.
How popular is the name Malone?
In 2024, Malone was the 4757th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 21 births.
What are good sibling names for Malone?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Roisin, Israa, Gertrude and Delphine for a sister, Niall, Yasser, Murad and Marwan for a brother.