Malcom

Boy name

Malcom has been given to 5,864 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1992.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,864

Peak year

1992 (186 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +86%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Malcom — alternate spellings parents actually use.

70,328 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Malcom.

5,880 babies since 1909

5,950 babies since 1974

5,951 babies since 1969

5,776 babies since 1955

5,988 babies since 1912

6,029 babies since 1934

6,043 babies since 1914

5,641 babies since 1969

How popular is the name Malcom?

Malcom has been given to 5,864 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Malcom peak?

Malcom peaked in 1992, when 186 babies were given the name.

Is Malcom a girl or boy name?

Malcom is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Malcom are boys).

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