Boy · #3,373 in 2026

Malcum

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

Current Rank

#3,373

Peak Rank

#3,357 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1952

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#3357

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Malcum

The earliest SSA record of Malcum as a baby boy name dates back to 1917, when 6 babies received it. 1928 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Malcum — #3,357 in the national rankings. About 36% of every Malcum on record arrived during the 1930s, its defining decade. Malcum last appeared in the published SSA data in 1952, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 47 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Malcum

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

Malcolm
Malcom
Malcomb
Malkin
Malka
Milken
Malum
Malam
Mallam
Halcomb
Milking
Mangum

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malcum

What does the name Malcum mean?

Malcum is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Malcum in 2026?

In 2026, Malcum ranks #3,373 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Malcum most popular?

Malcum reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #3,357 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Malcum a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Malcum?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malcum include Orlean, Arza, Faber. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malcum

Malcum is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Malcum's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #3,357. Use the chart and map above to compare Malcum'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.