Unlucky or unfortunate
A modern spelling variant of the French name Mallory, which originated as a surname. It is derived from the Old French word 'malheure', meaning 'unlucky' or 'ill-omened'. Despite its somber literal meaning, it has been used as a given name since the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Malerie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,035 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
