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

Malkolm is primarily a boy's name.

When was Malkolm most popular?

Malkolm reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Malkolm?

Malkolm is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 16 babies in the U.S. since 1992. Its peak was in 2015.

Malkolm

An uncommon Scottish Gaelic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameScottish GaelicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Malkolm is a variant spelling of Malcolm — the Scottish name meaning devotee of Saint Columba, combining the Old Irish mael (devotee) with Columb (the saint's name meaning dove). Malcolm has been a significant name in Scottish history, borne by four kings of Scotland.

Malkolm's -kk- and -lm spelling reflects the name's journey through various orthographic traditions. It is very uncommon in American records, giving a historical Scottish name a slightly more phonetic, personalized written form.

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Popularity Over Time

Malkolm has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Malkolm
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	11	#12559	▲
1990s	5	#9315	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(3 years, 1992–2015)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Malkolm
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2015	6	#11589	+1 (20.0%)
2010	5	#13528	0
1992	5	#9315	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1992–2015) · Methodology