Total births
385
Boys' name · since 1913
Malvern
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 385 babies named Malvern, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 385
- total births
- 1913–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
385 boys have been named Malvern since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Malvern recorded 385 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1965.
- 385 total births
- 1913–1965 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
385 boys have been named Malvern since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1965.
- 385
- total births
- 1913–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Malvern was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
17 babies were named Malvern in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Malvern's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Malvern's full recorded timeline at 1935, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1931, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Malvern at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Malvern popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1965
- Peak year (1921)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Malvern by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Malvern's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Malvern births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
65 births
- 1920s
1920s
110 births
- 1930s
1930s
85 births
- 1940s
1940s
59 births
- 1950s
1950s
55 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 110 births (29% of all-time use).
Malvern by state
Where Malvern concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 6 | 1.6% |
Arkansas share of Malvern's total US births 1.6%
6 of 385 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Malvern? ▼
385 babies have been named Malvern since 1913. It was last recorded in 1965. The peak year was 1921 with 17 births.
When was Malvern most popular? ▼
Malvern was most popular in the 1920s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Malvern most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Malvern are Arkansas (6 births).
How long has the name Malvern been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Malvern since 1913 -- 53 years through the most recent 1965 data.
What names are similar to Malvern? ▼
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 Malvern's data
- Malvern's decade-level peak was the 1920s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Malverns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas 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 Malvern
Nearby Names Like Malvern
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Malvern
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 Malvern side by side: Malvern vs Malcolm Malvern vs Malachi Malvern 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, 1913–1965 (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. "Malvern: Baby Name Since 1913 - 385 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/malvern. 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 Malvern 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.