Malcolm
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Disciple of Saint Columba; Follower of Saint Columba
Background: The name Malcolm originates from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Maolmhuire,' which means 'disciple of Saint Columba.' This name is composed of the elements 'maol,' meaning 'disciple' or 'follower,' and 'mhuire,' a form of the name 'Mary.' Historically, this name has been associated with Scottish royalty and notable figures.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#403
Total births
69,060
Most popular decade
1990s
(30,225 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+128 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 18
- First year rank
- #403
- Peak year
- 1992
- Peak year births
- 1,495
- Peak rank
- #206
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,088
- Recent rank
- #314
Female
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,187
- Peak year
- 1988
- Peak year births
- 11
- Peak rank
- #6,667
- Most recent year
- 1991
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #10,271
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).