How old is someone named Malachi?
The average Malachi is 14 years old.
Half of all living Malachis are between 7 and 20.
When was Malachi popular?
Most of the Malachis in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2006 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 51 | 0 |
| 1910s | 156 | 0 |
| 1920s | 185 | 0 |
| 1930s | 172 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 183 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 155 | 100 |
| 1960s | 108 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 390 | 350 |
| 1980s | 746 | 700 |
| 1990s | 3,570 | 3,500 |
| 2000s | 20,892 | 21,000 |
| 2010s | 24,685 | 24,000 |
| 2020s | 14,667 | 15,000 |
How many Malachis are still alive?
About 64,000 Malachis are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 66,000 babies named Malachi since 1880.
Nearly every Malachi ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Malachi?
About half of living Malachis are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 46%
- Gen Alpha 50%
Is Malachi an old name?
No. Malachi is one of the youngest names around: younger than 84 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Malachi will be 28 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Malachi a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Malachis are men.
Names the same age as Malachi
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Malachi's name twin is Rylee. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rylee's age curve is the closest match to Malachi's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Malachi
How old is the average Malachi?
The average Malachi in the US is 14 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Malachi?
About 64,000 Malachis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 66,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Malachi most popular?
In 2006, when about 2,800 baby boys were named Malachi.
Is Malachi a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 50% of living Malachis, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this