Malcom
Every Malcom since 1880 — 5,864 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malcom
Malcom is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,775 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,864 American babies have been named Malcom. Its peak came in 1992, when 186 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malcom stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malcom year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #1,775 |
| 2024 | 95 | #1,749 |
| 2023 | 90 | #1,797 |
| 2022 | 83 | #1,902 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,020 |
| 2020 | 81 | #1,840 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1,879 |
| 2018 | 48 | #2,628 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,049 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,041 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,552 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,973 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,880 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,748 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,534 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,713 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,606 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,282 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,156 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,198 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,454 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1,983 |
| 2003 | 50 | #2,194 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1,781 |
| 2001 | 62 | #1,808 |
| 2000 | 59 | #1,826 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,304 |
| 1990 | 137 | #880 |
| 1985 | 34 | #1,779 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,259 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,771 |
| 1970 | 37 | #1,389 |
| 1965 | 69 | #887 |
| 1960 | 54 | #1,052 |
| 1955 | 57 | #998 |
| 1950 | 42 | #1,098 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,196 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,122 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,180 |
| 1930 | 40 | #1,106 |
| 1925 | 43 | #1,063 |
| 1920 | 48 | #997 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,256 |
| 1910 | 13 | #911 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,181 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,031 |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,008 |
Famous people named Malcom
- Malcom McLean Businessperson · 1913–2001
- Malcom Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malcom in 2025?
Malcom ranked #1,775 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malcom?
5,864 babies have been named Malcom in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malcom most popular?
Malcom peaked in 1992, when 186 newborns received the name.
Is Malcom a boy or girl name?
Malcom is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malcom rising or falling?
Malcom is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Malcom?
Well-known people named Malcom include Malcom McLean (businessperson), Malcom (soccer player).