Boys name · California
Malachi in California
In SSA data for California, 5,010 babies are named Malachi across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1973. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #172 most popular boys name, with 229 born.
Popularity over time
Malachi in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 | #1259 |
| 1980 | 13 | #860 |
| 1988 | 14 | #1009 |
| 1995 | 44 | #543 |
| 2003 | 134 | #299 |
| 2010 | 161 | #263 |
| 2018 | 188 | #239 |
| 2025 | 229 | #172 |
No year in California had more Malachi births than 2025, when 229 were born. Its highest rank in California came in 2025, at #172.
Malachi started at #1259 in 1973 and finished at #172 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #172 in 2025 and a low of #1782 in 1984.
Mississippi gave Malachi its highest national rank, #43, in 2023. See Malachi in every state →
How popular is Malachi in California?
In SSA data for California, 5,010 babies are named Malachi across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1973. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #172 most popular boys name, with 229 born.
How many babies are named Malachi in California?
In 2025, 229 babies born in California were named Malachi.
What is the rank of Malachi in California?
Malachi's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #172.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.