Malin
Pronunciation: [ m-AL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 214 babies have been named Malin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,565 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,565
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Malin is also used as a girl name, ranked #9247.
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About the Name Malin
Malin is a boy name .
Is Malin a boy or girl name? Malin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,565 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,247. Malin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Malin is currently ranked #9,565 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malin include Mal, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malin include Malik, Malikai, Malique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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