Malin
Every Malin since 1935 — 1,070 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malin
Malin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,020 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 1,070 American babies have been named Malin — about 79% girls and 21% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Malin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,020 | — | — |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,761 | 9 | #8,735 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,095 | — | — |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,342 | 7 | #10,466 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,793 | 10 | #7,941 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,118 | 9 | #8,491 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,927 | — | — |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,899 | 13 | #6,567 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,814 | — | — |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,364 | 5 | #13,475 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,822 | 7 | #10,230 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,824 | — | — |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,109 | 8 | #9,351 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,700 | 12 | #6,883 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,859 | 6 | #11,746 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,005 | 8 | #9,355 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,439 | 8 | #9,558 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,682 | 7 | #10,610 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,240 | 10 | #7,963 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,043 | 11 | #7,250 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,439 | 8 | #8,804 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,545 | 9 | #7,950 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,307 | 9 | #7,616 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,758 | 9 | #7,428 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,850 | 9 | #7,289 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,618 | 9 | #7,195 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,235 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,984 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,102 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,982 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,965 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Malin
- Malin Åkerman Actor · b. 1978
- Malin Reitan Singer · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malin in 2025?
Malin ranked #7,020 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Malin?
1,070 babies have been named Malin in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malin most popular?
Malin peaked in 2012, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Malin a boy or girl name?
Malin is used for both: about 79% of babies named Malin have been girls and 21% boys.
Is the name Malin rising or falling?
Malin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Malin?
Well-known people named Malin include Malin Åkerman (actor), Malin Reitan (singer).