How old is someone named Malcolm?
The average Malcolm is 35 years old.
Half of all living Malcolms are between 13 and 54.
When was Malcolm popular?
Malcolm was popular around 1927, faded for decades, and is back: 1,257 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 564 | 0 |
| 1910s | 3,565 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6,113 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 5,385 | 660 |
| 1940s | 5,686 | 2,400 |
| 1950s | 5,710 | 3,800 |
| 1960s | 4,907 | 4,000 |
| 1970s | 3,876 | 3,500 |
| 1980s | 4,551 | 4,300 |
| 1990s | 10,076 | 9,700 |
| 2000s | 5,145 | 5,100 |
| 2010s | 7,105 | 7,000 |
| 2020s | 7,101 | 7,100 |
How many Malcolms are still alive?
About 47,000 Malcolms are alive in the US today. That's 67% of the roughly 70,000 babies named Malcolm since 1880.
Roughly half of all Malcolms ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Malcolm?
About one in four living Malcolms are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Malcolm an old name?
Somewhat. Malcolm is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Malcolm will be 34 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Malcolm a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Malcolms are men.
Names the same age as Malcolm
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Malcolm's name twin is Conrad. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Conrad's age curve is the closest match to Malcolm's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Malcolm
How old is the average Malcolm?
The average Malcolm in the US is 35 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Malcolm?
About 47,000 Malcolms are alive in the US today, out of roughly 70,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Malcolm most popular?
In 1992, when about 1,500 baby boys were named Malcolm.
Is Malcolm a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 26% of living Malcolms, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this