Malden
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,322 in 1921
6 babies were named Malden in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Malden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Malden, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Malden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMalden first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #4,322.
About the name Malden
Malden is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Malden for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 2 of those 105 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #4,322 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,714,286 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Malden
What is the origin of the name Malden?
Malden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Malden a boy or girl name?
Malden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Malden?
Malden ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#4,322).