Is Malcoln a boy's or girl's name?

Malcoln is primarily a boy's name.

When was Malcoln most popular?

Malcoln reached its peak popularity in 1974 with 7 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Malcoln?

Malcoln is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 7 babies in the U.S. since 1974. Its peak was in 1974.

Malcoln

An uncommon Scottish Gaelic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameScottish GaelicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Malcoln is a boy's baby name, almost certainly a rare spelling variant of Malcolm, a name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning 'devotee of Saint Columba.' The transposition of letters gives it a one-of-a-kind look while preserving the sound of the well-known original.

Malcolm has been carried by Scottish kings and the iconic civil rights leader Malcolm X. This variant spelling, while extremely unusual, inherits that same heritage and strength.

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Popularity Over Time

Malcoln has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Malcoln
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1970s	7	#4451	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1974–1974)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Malcoln
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1974	7	#4451	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1974–1974) · Methodology