Boys name · Illinois
Malachi in Illinois
Malachi was the 137th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 86 babies named Malachi that year. Since 1979, Illinois families have named 2,063 babies Malachi.
Popularity over time
Malachi in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 | 870th |
| 1995 | 14 | 622nd |
| 2000 | 26 | 426th |
| 2005 | 80 | 194th |
| 2010 | 79 | 187th |
| 2015 | 101 | 163rd |
| 2020 | 63 | 211th |
| 2025 | 86 | 137th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 870th in 1979 to 137th in 2025.
The most babies named Malachi in Illinois in a single year was 101, in 2015. Its best showing was 137th among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Malachi reached its best rank of 43rd in Mississippi (2023). See Malachi in every state →
How popular is Malachi in Illinois?
Malachi was the 137th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 86 babies named Malachi that year. Since 1979, Illinois families have named 2,063 babies Malachi.
How many babies are named Malachi in Illinois?
In 2025, 86 babies were named Malachi in Illinois. The most babies named Malachi in Illinois in a single year was 101, in 2015.
What is the rank of Malachi in Illinois?
Malachi ranked 137th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 137th among boys names in 2025.
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.