5,270births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1998Peak · Sweden
#140Switzerland 2025
Malin is a girl name family recorded 5,270 times in 9 countries since 1935. It ranks highest today in Switzerland (#140 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 1998, at 521.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Malin
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malin | Swedish | 2,474 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #651 | 1998 | ▼ 57 % |
| Malin | Swedish | 1,330 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #140 | 2013 | ▼ 22 % |
| Malin | Swedish | 1,070 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6838 | 2012 | ▼ 62 % |
| Malin | Swedish | 172 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2021 | – |
| Malin | Swedish | 99 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2787 | 2023 | new |
| Malin | Swedish | 61 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #742 | 2014 | new |
Questions about Malin
How popular is the name Malin?
In 2025 it ranked #140 in Switzerland. Official registers record 5,270 births across 9 countries.
When was Malin most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 1998, at 521.7 births per 100,000.
Is Malin a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Malin is a girl name.