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Malin

boy name

Malin entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #3113 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 19352025

19352024
US babies named Malin per year from 1935 to 2025
rank today
#3113
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1930s#3431
1960s#4404
1970s#5464
1990s#8943
2000s#7726
2010s#9018
2020s#8447

Living bearers

About 200 people named Malin are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Malin alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Malin in 2025?
Malin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Malin most popular?
Malin peaked in 1939, reaching #3113 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Malin with classmates?
Malin will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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