Malden is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'maeld' meaning 'speech'. It was initially used as a surname before being adopted as a first name in some cases. The name Malden is often associated with the town of Malden in Greater London, which takes its name from the Old English words 'mael' and 'denu', meaning 'meadow'. However, it's important to note that this connection does not influence the meaning or pronunciation of the given name Malden itself.
In 1921, there were exactly five individuals named Malden born annually.