Malcolm
- Meaning
- Devotee of St. Columba
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- MAL-kuhm
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What does Malcolm mean?
Malcolm means “devotee of St. Columba”.
Malcolm is a Scottish name referring to devotion to Saint Columba. It has a long royal connection in Scotland.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Malcolm yet.
How popular is Malcolm?
United States · 2025Explore how often Malcolm is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #272 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Malcolm
- 1,257 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 15.0% More than 2024
Malcolm over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #272 | 1,257 |
| 2024 | Boys | #314 | 1,093 |
| 2023 | Boys | #293 | 1,131 |
| 2022 | Boys | #284 | 1,220 |
| 2021 | Boys | #281 | 1,230 |
| 2020 | Boys | #291 | 1,170 |
| 2019 | Boys | #327 | 1,022 |
| 2018 | Boys | #393 | 806 |
| 2017 | Boys | #393 | 814 |
| 2016 | Boys | #408 | 784 |
| 2015 | Boys | #421 | 741 |
| 2014 | Boys | #442 | 682 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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