Malcom
boy name#1771 in 2025Malcom entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #765 in 1992, ranks #1771 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1771
rank today
#765
peak (1992)
91
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #887 |
| 1890s | #958 |
| 1900s | #1089 |
| 1910s | #1146 |
| 1920s | #1074 |
| 1930s | #1171 |
| 1940s | #1291 |
| 1950s | #1029 |
| 1960s | #1180 |
| 1970s | #1533 |
| 1980s | #1639 |
| 1990s | #1117 |
| 2000s | #2211 |
| 2010s | #2765 |
| 2020s | #1836 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Malcom has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Malcom are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malcom alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malcom in 2025?
- Malcom ranks #1771 among US boy names in 2025, with 91 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malcom most popular?
- Malcom peaked in 1992, reaching #765 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malcom with classmates?
- Malcom will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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