Malcom
Malcom is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Disciple of Saint Columba.
Origin and history
Malcom is a variant spelling of Malcolm, derived from the Scottish Gaelic Máel Coluim, meaning 'disciple of Saint Columba'. It has a long history in Scotland, famously borne by several medieval kings. In the United States, Malcom is a moderately uncommon alternative spelling of the traditional Malcolm.
Popularity in the United States
5,864 babies in the United States have been named Malcom since 1880. It ranks #1580 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1423.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- GA (9.9 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 242 |
| 1920-1930 | 430 |
| 1930-1940 | 332 |
| 1940-1950 | 298 |
| 1950-1960 | 529 |
| 1960-1970 | 449 |
| 1970-1980 | 348 |
| 1980-1990 | 492 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,130 |
| 2000-2010 | 554 |
| 2010-2019 | 459 |
| 2020-2029 | 514 |
Famous people named Malcom
- Malcom Malcom: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Mal, Malc
Fun facts
- Malcom is a historic variant of Malcolm, omitting the second 'l' while preserving the identical pronunciation.
- The original root Máel Coluim was held by four kings of Scotland, including Malcolm III who inspired Shakespeare's character in Macbeth.