Malvin
Every Malvin since 1886 — 2,685 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Malvin
Malvin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1886, 2,685 American babies have been named Malvin. Its peak came in 1921, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Malvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Malvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,735 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,467 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,362 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,246 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,425 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,582 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,393 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,569 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,433 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,926 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,120 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,135 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,545 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,542 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,964 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,746 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,469 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,633 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,268 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,857 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,035 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,176 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,498 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,317 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,993 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,024 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,014 |
| 1970 | — | — | 23 | #1,879 |
| 1965 | — | — | 21 | #1,759 |
| 1960 | — | — | 17 | #2,017 |
| 1955 | — | — | 28 | #1,473 |
| 1950 | — | — | 36 | #1,214 |
| 1945 | — | — | 28 | #1,260 |
| 1940 | — | — | 25 | #1,353 |
| 1935 | — | — | 48 | #920 |
| 1930 | — | — | 60 | #852 |
| 1925 | — | — | 56 | #907 |
| 1920 | — | — | 62 | #873 |
| 1915 | — | — | 49 | #888 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,018 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Malvin in 2025?
Malvin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Malvin?
2,685 babies have been named Malvin in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Malvin most popular?
Malvin peaked in 1921, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Malvin a boy or girl name?
Malvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Malvin rising or falling?
Malvin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.