How Common is the First Name Malcolm?
We estimate that there are 47,939 people named Malcolm who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Malcolm is the 439th most common for men, and the 949th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Malcolm?
The average person named Malcolm is 33.91 years old.
Is Malcolm a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
1,257 people named Malcolm were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 272nd most popular name for boys, and the 528th most popular overall.
The popularity of Malcolm peaked in 1928, when it was the 205th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Malcolm a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Malcolm is almost exclusively a male name. 99.8% of people named Malcolm are male.
Facts About the Name Malcolm
Popularity of Malcolm in England
In 2020, Malcolm was the 963rd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.