Magnus
5 countries#763 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Magnus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,172 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #763 · peaked in 2021 with 354 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Washington, New York, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,404 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #161 · peaked in 2021 with 173 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,428 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #348 · peaked in 2021 with 128 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
961 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #122 · peaked in 2018 with 48 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
79 births recorded 2001–2022 · currently #1419 · peaked in 2022 with 24 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
15 births recorded 2015–2023 · peaked in 2023 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Magnus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1306 | — |
| 2007 | #1229 | ↑77 |
| 2008 | #1133 | ↑96 |
| 2009 | #1367 | ↓234 |
| 2010 | #1149 | ↑218 |
| 2011 | #1159 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #1130 | ↑29 |
| 2013 | #955 | ↑175 |
| 2014 | #973 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #853 | ↑120 |
| 2016 | #796 | ↑57 |
| 2017 | #719 | ↑77 |
| 2018 | #780 | ↓61 |
| 2019 | #779 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #800 | ↓21 |
| 2021 | #729 | ↑71 |
| 2022 | #773 | ↓44 |
| 2023 | #763 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #747 | ↑16 |
| 2025 | #763 | ↓16 |
Frequently asked questions about Magnus
Is Magnus a popular name?
Yes — Magnus currently ranks #763 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Magnus more common for boys or girls?
Magnus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Magnus most popular?
Magnus peaked in 2021 in United States, with 354 recorded births that year.
Is Magnus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Magnus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #994 in 1890 to #763 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Magnus?
At least 8,655 babies have been recorded with the name Magnus across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Magnus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Magnus appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Magnus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Magnus include Abdullah, Campbell, Santos, Izael.
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