Mallie is a unique and uncommon female given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname "MacAllister," which means "son of Allister." The name Mallie is often associated with the Irish name "Máille" or "Máel," which means "prince" or "chief."
The exact history of the name Mallie is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been used as a given name in Scotland and Ireland for centuries. It may have originated as a pet form of names such as Máille, Máel, or even Allister.
Today, Mallie remains a rare name, but it has gained some popularity in recent years due to its uniqueness and distinctive sound. It is often associated with individuals who are creative, independent, and confident, although there is no historical evidence to support these traits being linked specifically to the name Mallie.
The statistics provided show the annual number of babies named Mallie born in the United States from 1892 to 1970. Over this period of 79 years, there were a total of 407 births with the name Mallie.
The most popular years for the name Mallie were during World War I and its aftermath, with peaks in 1914 (12 births), 1915 (12 births), and 1917 (14 births). This could be attributed to the name's sound similarity to popular names of that era like Molly or Mabel.
There were also notable spikes in the late 1920s and early 1930s, with a high of 16 births in 1928. This period corresponds to the end of the Roaring Twenties and the start of the Great Depression.
After World War II, the name Mallie's popularity declined significantly, with no more than 8 births per year from 1945 onwards. The most recent year listed is 1970, with only 5 births recorded.
Overall, while Mallie was not a hugely popular name, it maintained a steady presence in American baby naming trends for almost eight decades.