Magdalene
From Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ, “woman from Magdala”), byname of the biblical Mary Magdalene, "Mary of Magdala", from Μαγδαλά (Magdalá), the name of a village…
Every Magdalene since 1880 — 9,994 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Magdalene
Magdalene is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,345 in 2025 with 165 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,994 American babies have been named Magdalene. Its peak came in 1923, when 199 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Magdalene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Magdalene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 165 | #1,345 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1,418 |
| 2023 | 140 | #1,530 |
| 2022 | 121 | #1,728 |
| 2021 | 90 | #2,111 |
| 2020 | 112 | #1,779 |
| 2019 | 89 | #2,122 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1,702 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,873 |
| 2016 | 140 | #1,586 |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,808 |
| 2014 | 134 | #1,611 |
| 2013 | 126 | #1,681 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,979 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,881 |
| 2010 | 110 | #1,856 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1,969 |
| 2008 | 102 | #2,039 |
| 2007 | 96 | #2,110 |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,820 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1,726 |
| 2004 | 89 | #2,058 |
| 2003 | 92 | #1,979 |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,400 |
| 2001 | 82 | #2,058 |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,915 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,710 |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,933 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,521 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,276 |
| 1975 | 28 | #2,715 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,379 |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,443 |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,173 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,549 |
| 1950 | 58 | #1,220 |
| 1945 | 47 | #1,152 |
| 1940 | 77 | #814 |
| 1935 | 103 | #644 |
| 1930 | 146 | #565 |
| 1925 | 141 | #617 |
| 1920 | 182 | #521 |
| 1915 | 151 | #505 |
| 1910 | 54 | #561 |
| 1905 | 35 | #595 |
| 1900 | 32 | #628 |
| 1895 | 29 | #558 |
| 1890 | 17 | #659 |
| 1885 | 20 | #480 |
| 1880 | 13 | #484 |
Famous people named Magdalene
- Magdalene of Bavaria Nobleman · 1587–1628
- Magdalene Sibylle of Saxony Nobleman · 1617–1668
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magdalene mean?
From Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ, “woman from Magdala”), byname of the biblical Mary Magdalene, "Mary of Magdala", from Μαγδαλά (Magdalá), the name of a village on Lake Galilee (the name of which derives from Hebrew מגדל…
How popular is the name Magdalene in 2025?
Magdalene ranked #1,345 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 165 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Magdalene?
9,994 babies have been named Magdalene in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Magdalene most popular?
Magdalene peaked in 1923, when 199 newborns received the name.
Is Magdalene a boy or girl name?
Magdalene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Magdalene rising or falling?
Magdalene is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Magdalene?
Well-known people named Magdalene include Magdalene of Bavaria (nobleman), Magdalene Sibylle of Saxony (nobleman).