boys' name · peaked 2001

Magdiel

Every Magdiel since 1974 — 634 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#6,318
among boys
Babies in 2025
14
named Magdiel
Peak year
2001
32 babies
All-time total
634
since 1974

The story of Magdiel

Magdiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,318 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1974, 634 American babies have been named Magdiel. Its peak came in 2001, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Magdiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Magdiel year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 14 #6,318
2024 23 #4,516
2023 14 #6,389
2022 14 #6,357
2021 20 #4,873
2020 27 #3,880
2019 25 #4,189
2018 15 #5,943
2017 15 #5,964
2016 12 #6,985
2015 10 #7,838
2014 12 #6,908
2013 5 #18,240 17 #5,308
2012 11 #7,364
2011 18 #5,113
2010 11 #7,398
2009 23 #4,375
2008 19 #4,999
2007 17 #5,347
2006 20 #4,622
2005 28 #3,498
2004 19 #4,529
2003 6 #15,015 23 #3,802
2002 13 #5,609
2001 5 #16,904 27 #3,285
2000 5 #16,578 12 #5,778
1995 7 #7,490
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1985 5 #7,175
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Magdiel in 2025?

Magdiel ranked #6,318 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Magdiel?

634 babies have been named Magdiel in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Magdiel most popular?

Magdiel peaked in 2001, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Magdiel a boy or girl name?

Magdiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Magdiel rising or falling?

Magdiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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