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Why parents love Malcolm- Malcolm X was one of the most powerful civil rights leaders.
- Malcolm in the Middle is TV's most beloved family comedy.
- King Malcolm III avenged his father.
- Two syllables with a strong, Scottish sound: MAL-kum.
- The meaning Saint Columba's devotee carries Scottish depth.
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The vibe of Malcolm
devotee of ColumbaScottishGaelicMalcolm Xcivil rightsMalcolm in the MiddleKing Malcolm
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Origin & history of Malcolm
Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim (devotee of Columba)
→ Malcolm
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English / Gaelic roots
Malcolm means devotee of Saint Columba. Malcolm X was a powerful civil rights leader. Malcolm III avenged his father.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Scottish; Malcolm X (1925–1965).
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Today
Malcolm remains a beloved choice, ranking #340 in the US. 69,060 babies have been named Malcolm since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Malcolm?
1992
peak year
The name Malcolm reached its peak in 1992, with 1,495 registrations (ranked #206). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #340 today, averaging about 1,000 new babies per year. Malcolm has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 69,060 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,495
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #206)
(ranked #206)
1,000
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
10,000
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
69,060
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Malcolm6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Malcolm's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — civil-rights leadership. People named Malcolm tend to be strong, powerful, and gifted at being both civil rights icon AND beloved comedy.
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Civil rights AND beloved comedy✦
Malcolm-X◈
In-the-Middle◎
King-Malcolm-III♡
Scottish-ColumbaM4
A1
L3
C3
O6
L3
M4
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Malcolm❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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