Boys name · Virginia
Malcolm in Virginia
Malcolm was the 273rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 32 babies named Malcolm that year. Since 1911, Virginia families have named 2,431 babies Malcolm.
Popularity over time
Malcolm in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 198th |
| 1927 | 33 | 124th |
| 1944 | 23 | 185th |
| 1960 | 20 | 260th |
| 1976 | 9 | 349th |
| 1992 | 51 | 130th |
| 2009 | 14 | 481st |
| 2025 | 32 | 273rd |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 198th in 1911 to 273rd in 2025.
The most babies named Malcolm in Virginia in a single year was 54, in 1990. Its best showing was 124th among boys names in 1927.
Across the country, Malcolm reached its best rank of 49th in Maine (1932). See Malcolm in every state →
How popular is Malcolm in Virginia?
Malcolm was the 273rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 32 babies named Malcolm that year. Since 1911, Virginia families have named 2,431 babies Malcolm.
How many babies are named Malcolm in Virginia?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Malcolm in Virginia. The most babies named Malcolm in Virginia in a single year was 54, in 1990.
What is the rank of Malcolm in Virginia?
Malcolm ranked 273rd among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 124th among boys names in 1927.
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.