Malcolm is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #272 in 2025 with 1,257 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,257 births ranking #272. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 49.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,359 boys born was named Malcolm. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.