How old is someone named Malik?
The average Malik is 23 years old.
Half of all living Maliks are between 15 and 29.
When was Malik popular?
Malik had one big moment, peaking in 1996. 60% of the babies ever named Malik arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1960s | 139 | 120 |
| 1970s | 1,380 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 1,448 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 18,081 | 18,000 |
| 2000s | 14,815 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 9,237 | 9,200 |
| 2020s | 4,755 | 4,700 |
How many Maliks are still alive?
About 49,000 Maliks are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 50,000 babies named Malik since 1949.
Nearly every Malik ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Malik?
About half of living Maliks are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 22%
- Gen Z 53%
- Gen Alpha 22%
Is Malik an old name?
Not really. Malik is younger than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Malik will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Malik a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Maliks are men.
Names the same age as Malik
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Malik's name twin is Chandler. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Chandler's age curve is the closest match to Malik's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Malik
How old is the average Malik?
The average Malik in the US is 23 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Malik?
About 49,000 Maliks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 50,000 babies given the name since 1949.
When was the name Malik most popular?
In 1996, when about 4,100 baby boys were named Malik.
Is Malik a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 53% of living Maliks are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
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