Malin
3 countries#6838 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,070 births recorded 1935–2025 · currently #6838 · peaked in 2012 with 78 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, Arizona, Massachusetts, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
137 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2016 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
115 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2016 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
22 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2014 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6840 | — |
| 2007 | #6093 | ↑747 |
| 2008 | #5574 | ↑519 |
| 2009 | #4370 | ↑1204 |
| 2010 | #3961 | ↑409 |
| 2011 | #2838 | ↑1123 |
| 2012 | #2679 | ↑159 |
| 2013 | #3076 | ↓397 |
| 2014 | #3778 | ↓702 |
| 2015 | #3767 | ↑11 |
| 2016 | #3326 | ↑441 |
| 2017 | #3769 | ↓443 |
| 2018 | #3853 | ↓84 |
| 2019 | #6698 | ↓2845 |
| 2020 | #5003 | ↑1695 |
| 2021 | #4719 | ↑284 |
| 2022 | #4295 | ↑424 |
| 2023 | #5960 | ↓1665 |
| 2024 | #8443 | ↓2483 |
| 2025 | #6838 | ↑1605 |
Frequently asked questions about Malin
Is Malin a popular name?
Yes — Malin currently ranks #6838 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malin more common for boys or girls?
Malin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malin most popular?
Malin peaked in 2012 in United States, with 78 recorded births that year.
Is Malin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8775 in 1974 to #6838 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malin?
At least 1,207 babies have been recorded with the name Malin across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Malin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malin appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Malin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malin include Malana, Malone, Marilu.
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