Is Malcom a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Malcom is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Malcom?

It’s currently ranked #830 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Malcom?

MAL-kum · IPA: //ˈmæl.kəm//

Malcom Boy

Popularity: #830 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAL-kum / /ˈmæl.kəm/

Scottish; Gaelic

Meaning

Scottish: devotee of Saint Columba; Gaelic: servant of Columba

Historical & Cultural Background

Malcolm is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Maolmhuire,' meaning 'devotee of Saint Columba.' It has been borne by several Scottish kings, notably Malcolm III, who ruled in the 11th century. The name has historical significance in Scottish culture and literature, often associated with nobility and leadership.

Trend Summary

Malcolm has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Malcolm
Malcom

International Variants

Malcolm (English)
Malcom (Spanish)

Famous people named Malcom

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Fictional characters named Malcom

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Sibling Suggestions

Alistair Graham Fergus Ewan Angus Duncan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Malcom was first seen in the United States in 1880. Malcom has ranked as high as #1055 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Malcom has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Malcom (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	10	22%
TX	10	22%
OH	6	13%
FL	5	11%
IA	5	11%
IN	5	11%
WI	5	11%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	5
1882	5
1883	6
1884	6
1885	5
1894	8
1896	5
1897	5
1898	7
1904	8
1905	6
1907	5
1908	7
1909	9
1910	13
1911	10
1912	24
1913	21
1914	21
1915	28
1916	30
1917	34
1918	32
1919	29
1920	48
1921	43
1922	42
1923	30
1924	44
1925	43
1926	42
1927	45
1928	53
1929	40
1930	40
1931	41
1932	33
1933	43
1934	23
1935	32
1936	28
1937	24
1938	37
1939	31
1940	35
1941	35
1942	27
1943	35
1944	20
1945	31
1946	29
1947	20
1948	29
1949	37
1950	42
1951	41
1952	42
1953	48
1954	53
1955	57
1956	64
1957	63
1958	64
1959	54
1960	55
1961	47
1962	47
1963	50
1964	45
1965	69
1966	49
1967	30
1968	27
1969	31
1970	37
1971	34
1972	43
1973	29
1974	43
1975	28
1976	32
1977	31
1978	39
1979	33
1980	23
1981	31
1982	28
1983	18
1984	34
1985	34
1986	70
1987	66
1988	81
1989	107
1990	137
1991	139
1992	186
1993	124
1994	114
1995	82
1996	89
1997	101
1998	78
1999	80
2000	59
2001	62
2002	65
2003	50
2004	61
2005	47
2006	59
2007	63
2008	58
2009	30
2010	45
2011	49
2012	44
2013	40
2014	26
2015	49
2016	39
2017	39
2018	47
2019	80
2020	81
2021	74
2022	83
2023	90
2024	94