Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Mal
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1950
Peak births
13
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Mal
How many people are named Mal?
An estimated 157 living Americans are named Mal.
How rare is Mal?
Mal is very rare among babies today, with 8 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 38.5% from its 1950 peak.
How old is the typical Mal?
The median age of a living American named Mal is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 74 years old.
Is Mal still popular?
Yes — Mal is currently rising in popularity, with 8 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.1× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 19502025
Peak year
1950
Decline from peak
38.5%
2025
8
All-time
343