High tower or woman of Magdala
Malin is a Scandinavian diminutive of Magdalene. It refers to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament, whose name indicates she was from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee known for its watchtower.
Less common today
Malin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,696 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Swedish-American actress and model
Swedish equestrian and Olympic medalist
General and U.S. Army Chief of Staff
