Magdalen
2 countries#7133 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Magdalen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,267 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #7133 · peaked in 1915 with 92 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Wisconsin
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20 births recorded 1997–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20 births recorded 1997–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Magdalen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3224 | — |
| 2007 | #4944 | ↓1720 |
| 2008 | #5955 | ↓1011 |
| 2009 | #5097 | ↑858 |
| 2010 | #6382 | ↓1285 |
| 2011 | #5543 | ↑839 |
| 2012 | #6341 | ↓798 |
| 2013 | #5317 | ↑1024 |
| 2014 | #4892 | ↑425 |
| 2015 | #4725 | ↑167 |
| 2016 | #4632 | ↑93 |
| 2017 | #6287 | ↓1655 |
| 2018 | #9151 | ↓2864 |
| 2019 | #5306 | ↑3845 |
| 2020 | #7212 | ↓1906 |
| 2021 | #11146 | ↓3934 |
| 2022 | #7281 | ↑3865 |
| 2023 | #8989 | ↓1708 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↓1282 |
| 2025 | #7133 | ↑3138 |
Frequently asked questions about Magdalen
Is Magdalen a popular name?
Yes — Magdalen currently ranks #7133 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Magdalen more common for boys or girls?
Magdalen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Magdalen most popular?
Magdalen peaked in 1915 in United States, with 92 recorded births that year.
Is Magdalen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Magdalen’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #679 in 1880 to #7133 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Magdalen?
At least 3,287 babies have been recorded with the name Magdalen across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Magdalen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Magdalen appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Magdalen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Magdalen include Mahala.
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