Malden
boy name#10695 in 2025Malden entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #4322 in 1921, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
#10695
rank today
#4322
peak (1921)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 2020s | #10695 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Malden are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Malden is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Maldens are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malden in 2025?
- Malden ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Malden most popular?
- Malden peaked in 1921, reaching #4322 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Malden with classmates?
- Malden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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