Mallorie
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mallorie is a French name meaning “unfortunate”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mallorie
Mallorie is an enduringly popular name with Old French (French) origins, meaning "unfortunate" or "unlucky." It comes from the Old French surname Maloret, which described someone who was considered unfortunate or ill-fated. Despite its seemingly negative etymological meaning, the name has long been cherished for its pleasing sound and charming appeal, leading to various spellings such as Mallory and Malorie. It remains a well-liked choice, often chosen simply for its aesthetic rather than its historical meaning.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mallorie
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mallorie is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Mallorie
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Mallorie is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 97K births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 13.6M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 146K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 40.5M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mallorie ranked #4,769 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Mallorie shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,249 in 1986. Its lowest recorded position was #7,428 in 2019. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name rose 2659 places (from #7,428 to #4,769).
Name StyleMethodology
Mallorie is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 36% of available years and remains active today, averaging 28 births per year after a historical peak in 1987.Characteristics of the Name Mallorie
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mallorie features a three-syllable cadence and a stressed first syllable, creating a rhythmic and approachable sound. The name follows a pattern of Beautiful & Charming nomenclature that prioritizes phonetic elegance. It maintains a distinct, light-hearted balance through its ending vowel sound.
Middle Names For Mallorie
Middle names used with MallorieMethodology
Mallorie is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Mallorie Ann · Mallorie Lynn · Mallorie Danielle · Mallorie Brooke · Mallorie RoseView all 62 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for MallorieMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mallorie is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Mallorie Leigh · Mallorie Lynne · Mallorie Lynch · Mallorie Laine · Mallorie Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Mallorie
Sound Like Mallorie Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mallory · Malorie · Malory · View all 27 names
Spelled Like Mallorie Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Mallie
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mallorie Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Mallorie in ASL
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