How Many People Are Named Malcolm?
69,060
people in the United States are named Malcolm
1 in 4,850 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#888
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0206%
Of US population
Peak Year
1992
1,495 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Scottish, English
Pronunciation:
MAL-kəm
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From Scottish Máel Coluim which means "disciple of Saint COLUMBA". This was the name of four kings of Scotland starting in the 10th century, including Malcolm III, who became king after killing Macbeth, the usurper who had murdered his father. The character Malcolm in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth' (1606) is based on him. Another famous bearer was Malcolm X (1925-1965), an American civil rights leader.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 52.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
5,699
California
4,578
Texas
4,385
Louisiana
2,894
Pennsylvania
2,875
Illinois
2,751
Florida
2,682
Georgia
2,602
North Carolina
2,542
Virginia
2,398
💡 Fun Facts About "Malcolm"
- 1,088 babies were named Malcolm in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1992
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
Check how many have your name?
Enter it and find out how many of you there are.
⊙ Your name is never stored — processed in real-time only.