Mallory Name Origin
/MAH-luh-ree/-
American (Western) 60%
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British (Western) 30%
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Canadian (Western) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mallory
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Mallory is of Old French origin, derived from the surname Maloret, which itself comes from the Old French personal name Maloret, possibly meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated'. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, especially in the United States and Britain.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Mallory each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).