Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Malcom
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1992
Peak births
186
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19922025
Quick answers about Malcom
How many people are named Malcom?
An estimated 4,373 living Americans are named Malcom.
How rare is Malcom?
Malcom is uncommon among babies today, with 91 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 51.1% from its 1992 peak.
How old is the typical Malcom?
The median age of a living American named Malcom is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 52 years old.
Is Malcom still popular?
Yes — Malcom is currently rising in popularity, with 91 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.6× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1992
Decline from peak
51.1%
2025
91
All-time
5,864