Malin
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Magdalena. Woman From Magdala.
- Origin
- English
Malin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 824 baby girls have been named Malin. The name peaked in 2012 with 66 US births that year (rank #2699). In 2024, ranked #8734 nationally — 6,035 places below its 2012 peak.
Top States for Malin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Malin births are: California (38), Minnesota (12), Arizona (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Malin
If you like Malin's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Malin's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Malin
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Compare Malin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Malin against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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