How Many People Are Named Malin?
Complete statistics for the name Malin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Malin means 'queen' in Swedish, making it regal right off the bat. Only 1,031 people named Malin live in the US today, which means 1 in 320,139 Americans share this name, making it very rare indeed. The majority of Malins are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that those named Malin might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,054 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Malin Through the Generations
Malin has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 78 births in 2012. Since then, the name has been slowly declining but remains a favorite among modern parents. With 950 under-30 and only 88 aged 30-60, Malin is clearly a name for the young. The average age of someone named Malin is just 17, indicating that it's a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Malin
Malin is a Swedish form of the feminine given name Magdalene. Notable people with the name include:Malin Ahlberg, Swedish footballer Malin Akerman, Swedish actress Malin Alegria, American author of Youth literature Malin Allberg, Swedish footballer Malin Altherr, Swiss handball player Malin Andersson, Swedish footballer Malin Atanasov, Bulgarian ice hockey player Malin Aune, Norwegian handball player Malin Baryard-Johnsson, Swedish equestrian Malin Sofia Katarina Berggren, the birthname of Linn Berggren, Swedish singer-songwriter Malin Berghagen, Swedish actress Malin Bergström, Child psycholo…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Malin's Swedish roots
📄 About the Name Malin
How Many People Have the Name Malin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,726 people in the United States currently share the name Malin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 88,956 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Malin a Common or Rare Name?
Malin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Malin Mean?
Malin means "queen" and comes from Swedish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Malin in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.
When Was Malin Most Popular?
The name Malin reached peak popularity in 2012, with 78 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Malin?
Approximately 3,726 people named Malin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,726. That works out to roughly 1 in 88,956 Americans.
Is Malin a rare name?
Malin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 88,956 Americans has this name.
What does the name Malin mean?
Malin means "queen" and comes from Swedish origins.
Is Malin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Malin are male and 79% are female.
When was Malin most popular?
Malin peaked in 2012 with 78 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.