An uncommon Swedish pick — distinctive and rare.
An English surname originating as a matronymic.
Malin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Swedish origin, a Scandinavian short form of Magdalene meaning 'woman from Magdala.' In Scandinavia, Malin is typically a girl's name, but its use for boys in the U.S. reflects the broader trend of gender-neutral and cross-cultural name adoption.
Malin was #8545 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8734, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 118 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 441 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 179 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 56 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 25 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8734 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6090 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4341 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4790 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5116 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6923 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3898 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3811 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3363 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3821 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3824 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3109 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2699 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2858 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4004 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4438 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5682 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6239 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7043 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6439 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Malin has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 230 births since 1935.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1974–2024) · Methodology