Total births
4,452
Girls' name · since 1920
Malina
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 4,452 babies named Malina, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2207
- among girls today
- 4,452
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
4,452 babies have been named Malina since 1920, making it today's #2207 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Malina has been recorded 4,452 times among girls since 1920, currently ranked #2207 nationally and more common than 88% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- #2207 among girls today
- 4,452 born since 1920
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Malina is currently the #2207 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 4,452 born since 1920, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2207
- among girls today
- 4,452
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Malina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2207
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Malina was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
169 babies were named Malina in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Malina compares
4,452 Top 14% higher than 86% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Malina's all-time total is 12x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Malina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,452 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 169 | 48 | 19,840 |
Malina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Malina's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 169, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Malina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#2,207
Active since
1920
Malina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 169
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Malina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Malina's strongest decade.
1,349 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Malina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
- 1960s 88
1960s
88 births
- 1970s 325
1970s
325 births
- 1980s 308
1980s
308 births
- 1990s
1990s
585 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,207 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,349 births
- 2020s
2020s
556 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,349 births (30% of all-time use).
How Malina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Malina's total volume
Malina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Malina by state
Where Malina concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 748 | 16.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 223 | 5.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 186 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 162 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 136 | 3.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 114 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 83 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 81 | 1.8% |
California share of Malina's total US births 16.8%
Even split
748 of 4,452 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Malina appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malina? ▼
Malina has been given to 4,452 babies in the U.S. since 1920, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2207 as of the latest data. 169 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Malina most popular? ▼
Malina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,349 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Malina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malina are California (748 births), Texas (223 births), New York (186 births).
How long has the name Malina been used? ▼
Records for Malina go back to 1920, giving 106 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Malina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mallory, Malia, Malinda, Maliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Malina's data
- Malina's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,349 total births) through the 2020s (556) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Malinas (748 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Malina
Nearby Names Like Malina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malina
Mallory Girl
#412 59,044 births
Malia Girl
#328 31,606 births
Malinda Girl
#2857 21,464 births
Maliyah Girl
#589 15,359 births
Malaysia Girl
#855 11,031 births
Compare Malina side by side: Malina vs Mallory Malina vs Malia Malina vs Malinda
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Malina
Maryann #2206
62,953 births · Peak 1943
Ivette #2208
11,175 births · Peak 1991
Doris #2205
462,548 births · Peak 1928
Malaika #2209
2,662 births · Peak 2006
Mona #2204
45,787 births · Peak 1957
Elsy #2210
1,832 births · Peak 2020
Lela #2203
43,005 births · Peak 1921
Nirvana #2211
1,634 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1920–2025 (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. "Malina: #2207 Girls' Name - 4,452 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malina. 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 Malina 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 June 2026.