Malin
Pronunciation: [ m-AL-ihn ]
Malin is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,247 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Malin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 824 babies have been named Malin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malin is past its peak , currently ranked #9,247 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,247
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Malin is also used as a boy name, ranked #9565.
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About the Name Malin
Malin is a girl name .
Is Malin a boy or girl name? Malin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,247 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,565. Malin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Malin is currently ranked #9,247 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malin include Mal, May, and Malie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malin include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis