Girl · #9,521 in 2026

Malan

Name: Popularity of the name Malan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Malan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,521

Peak Rank

#7,142 (2012)

Total Babies

200

5-Yr Trend

+25%

1998

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#7142

Peak Rank

200

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malan

Malan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1998, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 17 Malans were born — ranking #7,142 that year. As of 2026, Malan ranks #9,521 for baby girls with 10 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 200 Malans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Malan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Melun
Malin
Melon
Mellon
Millon
Mullen
Millan
Millen
Millin
Mallon
Melan
Mullan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malan

What does the name Malan mean?

Malan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malan in 2026?

In 2026, Malan ranks #9,521 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Malan most popular?

Malan reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #7,142 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Malan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Malan is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Malan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malan include Halona, Kiela, Sarahbeth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malan

Malan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 200 births in the dataset. Malan's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #7,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Malan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.