8,228births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · Québec
#320Québec 2025
Malcom is a boy name family recorded 8,228 times in 8 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Québec (#320 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 2016, at 60.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Malcom
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcom | French | 5,864 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1771 | 1992 | ▲ 108 % |
| Malcom | French | 1,230 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2001 | – |
| Malcom | French | 520 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #2921 | 1995 | ▼ 57 % |
| Malcom | French | 454 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #320 | 2016 | ▼ 37 % |
| Malcom | French | 87 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2010 | – |
| Malcom | French | 49 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
Questions about Malcom
How popular is the name Malcom?
In 2025 it ranked #320 in Québec. Official registers record 8,228 births across 8 countries.
When was Malcom most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 2016, at 60.0 births per 100,000.
Is Malcom a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Malcom is a boy name.