Magic
Every Magic since 1973 — 466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Magic
Magic is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,633 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 466 American babies have been named Magic — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Magic stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Magic 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 | 5 | #16,361 | 22 | #4,633 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,281 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,180 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,845 | 23 | #4,528 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,586 | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,967 | 12 | #6,877 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,899 | 19 | #5,082 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,076 | 22 | #4,556 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,370 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,373 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,455 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,307 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,886 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,524 | 15 | #5,886 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,868 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,660 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,214 | 10 | #8,083 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,035 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,389 | 8 | #9,428 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,264 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,616 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,570 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,045 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,797 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,059 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,189 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,221 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,523 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,962 |
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Famous people named Magic
- Magic Johnson Basketball player · b. 1959
- Magic Slim Musician · 1937–2013
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Magic in 2025?
Magic ranked #4,633 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Magic?
466 babies have been named Magic in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Magic most popular?
Magic peaked in 2022, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Magic a boy or girl name?
Magic is used for both: about 16% of babies named Magic have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Magic rising or falling?
Magic is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Magic?
Well-known people named Magic include Magic Johnson (basketball player), Magic Slim (musician).