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Malin

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Pronounced MAH-lin /ˈmɑ.lɪn/High

Meaning: A Swedish short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and an English medieval pet form of Mary ('a little Mary'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Magdala; a little Mary: Malin is Swedish/English. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowSwedish, English
MeaningA Swedish short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and an English medieval pet form of Mary ('a little Mary'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7020 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 840

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Malin is a Swedish short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and an English medieval pet form of Mary ('a little Mary'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAH-lin').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, of-Magdala at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Malin is a Swedish short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and an English medieval pet form of Mary — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAH-lin').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Malin — routes layered

Variations

MallinMalenMalyn

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Malina— a kin Mal- girls' name
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Linnea— a companion Scandinavian girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malin mean?

Malin is a Swedish short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and an English pet form of Mary; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Malin?

It's said MAH-lin /ˈmɑ.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Malin a boy or girl name?

Malin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Malin?

Malin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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