Total births
47
Boys' name · since 1917
Malcum
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 47 babies named Malcum, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 47
- total births
- 1917–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Malcum is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 47 have been recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Malcum has been recorded 47 times among boys since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1952.
- 47 total births
- 1917–1952 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
47 boys have been named Malcum since 1917, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1952.
- 47
- total births
- 1917–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Malcum was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Malcum in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Malcum's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Malcum splits its recorded history at 1931: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Malcum at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Malcum popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1952
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Malcum by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Malcum's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Malcum births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
13 births
- 1930s
1930s
17 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 17 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malcum? ▼
Malcum has been given to 47 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1952. 7 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Malcum most popular? ▼
Malcum was most popular in the 1930s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Malcum been used? ▼
Records for Malcum go back to 1917, giving 36 years of history through 1952.
What names are similar to Malcum? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Malcolm, Malachi, Malik, Malakai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Malcum's data
- Malcum's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1950s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Malcum
Nearby Names Like Malcum
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malcum
Malcolm Boy
#314 70,209 births
Malachi Boy
#149 65,758 births
Malik Boy
#428 49,607 births
Malakai Boy
#232 17,830 births
Malcom Boy
#1737 5,864 births
Compare Malcum side by side: Malcum vs Malcolm Malcum vs Malachi Malcum vs Malik
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–1952 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Malcum: Baby Name Since 1917 - 47 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malcum. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Malcum draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.