Boys name · Illinois
Malcolm in Illinois
Malcolm was the 224th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 53 babies named Malcolm that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 2,805 babies Malcolm.
Popularity over time
Malcolm in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 314th |
| 1928 | 16 | 283rd |
| 1944 | 14 | 299th |
| 1960 | 18 | 399th |
| 1977 | 16 | 460th |
| 1993 | 95 | 169th |
| 2009 | 19 | 564th |
| 2025 | 53 | 224th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 314th in 1912 to 224th in 2025.
The most babies named Malcolm in Illinois in a single year was 95, in 1993. Its best showing was 169th among boys names in 1993.
Across the country, Malcolm reached its best rank of 49th in Maine (1932). See Malcolm in every state →
How popular is Malcolm in Illinois?
Malcolm was the 224th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 53 babies named Malcolm that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 2,805 babies Malcolm.
How many babies are named Malcolm in Illinois?
In 2025, 53 babies were named Malcolm in Illinois. The most babies named Malcolm in Illinois in a single year was 95, in 1993.
What is the rank of Malcolm in Illinois?
Malcolm ranked 224th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 169th among boys names in 1993.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.