How Many People Are Named Malina?

Complete statistics for the name Malina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Malina
Very Rare
Slavic

Malina means 'apple tree' in Slavic, adding a touch of nature's charm to its rare status. Only 1 in 76,992 Americans share this unique name, with around 4,286 people living today. The majority, 74%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~945
Living in US
1 in 350,740
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Apple tree
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,135
Worldwide Bearers
#13,001
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
845
🇹🇭 Thailand
599
🇿🇲 Zambia
405
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
404
🇬🇪 Georgia
351
🇵🇭 Philippines
254
🇹🇩 Chad
247
🇹🇿 Tanzania
166
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
142
🇩🇪 Germany
97

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,286 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
3,228
Would be under 30 (74%)
1,070
Would be 30–60 (25%)
66
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 4,364 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Malina Through the Generations

Malina has seen its peak popularity in recent times, with 169 births in 2009. Since then, it's been on a slow decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With most of its bearers under 30, it's clear that Malina remains a fresh and contemporary choice for parents looking for something distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 738
Texas 215
New York 181
Florida 153
Pennsylvania 136
Illinois 114
Michigan 83
Ohio 81
Washington 78
Arizona 43

⭐ Famous People Named Malina

Malina is a female given name. It may refer to:Malina, Bulgarian singer Malina Joshi, Nepali actress Malina Moye, American singer-songwriter Malina Popivanova (1902–1954), Macedonian communist Malina Suliman, Afghan artist Malina Weissman, American actress and model…

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✨ Similar Names to Malina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Malina's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Malina

How Many People Have the Name Malina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 945 people in the United States currently share the name Malina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 350,740 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Malina a Common or Rare Name?

Malina is classified as Very 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 Malina Mean?

Malina means "apple tree" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Malina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Malina Most Popular?

The name Malina reached peak popularity in 2009, with 169 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 Malina?

Approximately 945 people named Malina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 945. That works out to roughly 1 in 350,740 Americans.

Is Malina a rare name?

Malina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 350,740 Americans has this name.

What does the name Malina mean?

Malina means "apple tree" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Malina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Malina are male and 100% are female.

When was Malina most popular?

Malina peaked in 2009 with 169 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US945
All-Time Births945
1 in X1 in 350,740
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2009
World Rank#13,001
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.