Magen
Every Magen since 1970 — 3,346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Magen
Magen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 3,346 American babies have been named Magen. Its peak came in 1985, when 226 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Magen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Magen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
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| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
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| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,241 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,241 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,577 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,078 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,279 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,235 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,753 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,086 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,240 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,862 |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,087 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,834 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,498 |
| 1995 | 99 | #1,546 |
| 1990 | 222 | #876 |
| 1985 | 226 | #757 |
| 1980 | 73 | #1,594 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,388 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,755 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Magen in 2025?
Magen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Magen?
3,346 babies have been named Magen in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Magen most popular?
Magen peaked in 1985, when 226 newborns received the name.
Is Magen a boy or girl name?
Magen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Magen rising or falling?
Magen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.