The name Malone is of Irish and Scottish origin, derived from the ancient Gaelic 'Mag Aonghusa', which means 'descendant of Aengus'. This name gained popularity during the 19th century among Irish immigrants in North America. It has since become a unisex given name, but is more commonly used for males. Malone is often associated with places, such as Malone, New York and Malone, Louisiana, named after early settlers who carried this surname.
The name Malone experienced a significant rise in popularity from the mid-90s to the late 2010s, peaking at 24 births in 2018. However, it has since stabilized around 15 births per year.