Malcolm as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Malcolm?

We estimate that there are 46,505 people named Malcolm who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Malcolm is the 443rd most common for men, and the 956th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Malcolm?

The average person named Malcolm is 34.44 years old.

Is Malcolm a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

1,128 people named Malcolm were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 292nd most popular name for boys, and the 583rd 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.