Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Malcolm.
National Rank (2025)
#272
All-Time Peak Rank
#205 (1928)
Total U.S. Births
70,209
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Malcolm Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Malcolm
According to SSA data, Malcolm achieved its highest historical rank of #205 in 1928. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1992 with 1,495 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 69.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Malcolm scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+69.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,495Births in 1992
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:209
1890s:335
1900s:564
1910s:3,555
1920s:6,088
1930s:5,380
1940s:5,681
1950s:5,700
1960s:4,907
1970s:3,848
1980s:4,527
1990s:10,064
2000s:5,145
2010s:7,105
2020s:7,101
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMal-colm
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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