Malvin
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About Malvin
Malvin is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'mal' meaning 'council' or 'meeting' and 'win' meaning 'friend.' It can be considered a variant of the more common name Melvin. This name has been in use since medieval times but remains relatively uncommon in modern usage. In the United States, Malvin saw modest popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century but has since declined. It carries connotations of wisdom and friendship, reflecting its etymological roots. Some bearers of the name may use the nicknames Mal or Vin. The name has a classic, somewhat vintage appeal while maintaining distinctiveness in contemporary settings.
Malvin is also given to girls.
Pronounced MAL-vin.
As of October 2026, Malvin ranked #11723 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #742 in 1913.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Malvin on lists
Famous Malvins
- Malvin Greston "Mal" WhitfieldBoy
American track athlete
- Malvin Ginah KamaraBoy
British,Sierra Leonean footballer
- Malvin Gray JohnsonBoy
American painter
- Malvin Russell "Mal" GoodeBoy
American TV journalist
- Malvin Daniel WaldBoy
American screenwriter