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Malone

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Pronounced muh-LOHN /məˈloʊn/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Malone (O Maoil Eoin), 'devotee of St John' or 'servant of St John.' Long a surname; used here for a girl, though it reads surname-style and boy-ish.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Irish surname-name: Malone means 'devotee of St John' (said 'muh-LOHN'). More often a surname or boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Malone (O Maoil Eoin), 'devotee of St John' or 'servant of St John.' Long a surname; used here for a girl, though it reads surname-style and boy-ish.
U.S. rank (2025)#7021 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Malone comes from the Irish surname O Maoil Eoin, 'devotee of St John.' As a first name it is a modern surname-style choice, reading rather boy-ish, which we note. Sleek and rare for girls (said 'muh-LOHN').

For girls it appears very rarely, against wider surname and boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and sleek.

Did you know? Malone is an Irish surname, O Maoil Eoin, 'devotee of St John.' It reads today as a modern surname-style first name, more often a surname or boy's pick, which we note (said 'muh-LOHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Malone — Irish surname 'devotee of St John'; surname/boy-leaning

Variations

MaloneyMalonMaloan

Nicknames

MalLonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malone mean?

Malone is an Irish surname meaning 'devotee of St John,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Malone?

It's said muh-LOHN /məˈloʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malone a boy or girl name?

Malone is a surname used for both; it reads surname-style and rather boy-ish — we note the lean.

How popular is Malone?

Malone is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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