Malcolm
5 countries#272 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malcolm was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
70,328 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #272 · peaked in 1992 with 1,495 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,279 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 1975 with 140 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,741 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #298 · peaked in 1975 with 140 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,585 births recorded 1975–2022 · currently #1624 · peaked in 2001 with 101 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
532 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #963 · peaked in 1996 with 39 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 1997–2015 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malcolm’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #541 | — |
| 2007 | #568 | ↓27 |
| 2008 | #545 | ↑23 |
| 2009 | #599 | ↓54 |
| 2010 | #521 | ↑78 |
| 2011 | #497 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #467 | ↑30 |
| 2013 | #442 | ↑25 |
| 2014 | #442 | — |
| 2015 | #421 | ↑21 |
| 2016 | #408 | ↑13 |
| 2017 | #392 | ↑16 |
| 2018 | #393 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #327 | ↑66 |
| 2020 | #290 | ↑37 |
| 2021 | #281 | ↑9 |
| 2022 | #283 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #293 | ↓10 |
| 2024 | #314 | ↓21 |
| 2025 | #272 | ↑42 |
Frequently asked questions about Malcolm
Is Malcolm a popular name?
Yes — Malcolm currently ranks #272 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malcolm more common for boys or girls?
Malcolm is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malcolm most popular?
Malcolm peaked in 1992 in United States, with 1,495 recorded births that year.
Is Malcolm rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malcolm’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #403 in 1880 to #272 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malcolm?
At least 74,192 babies have been recorded with the name Malcolm across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Malcolm popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malcolm appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malcolm?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malcolm include Karter, Steven, Eric, Javier.
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Ranked directly next to Malcolm in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.