Malcomb
boy nameMalcomb entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2270 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2270
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3711 |
| 1920s | #3408 |
| 1930s | #3679 |
| 1940s | #3179 |
| 1950s | #3176 |
| 1960s | #2968 |
| 1970s | #4409 |
| 1980s | #6941 |
| 1990s | #7829 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Malcomb are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Malcomb alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malcomb in 2025?
- Malcomb is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Malcomb most popular?
- Malcomb peaked in 1965, reaching #2270 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malcomb with classmates?
- Malcomb will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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