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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Magdalena — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Magdalen|Magdalene
HebrewGirl↑ Rising

Magdalena

mag-duh-LEE-nuh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#838
↑ Rising
#838
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 32
Peak rank
#838 in 2024
5yr change
+64 ranks
Birth frequency
8.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #838 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Magdalena

Popularity score: 32  ·  SSA Rank: #838

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+64 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ReligiousHebrew OriginClassicGirl4-syllableRomanticEuropeanVintageBiblicalUncommon
Character
compassionate devotionquiet strengthspiritual depthgraceful resiliencecontemplative wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Magdalenas

resilientboldintrospectivedefiantauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Magdalena is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #838 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +64 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#838 · rare
Magdalena at a Glance
Meaning:From Mary Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala' (a town in Galilee). Associated with spiritual transformation and redemption in Christian tradition.
Language root:Hebrew · Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#838 in 2024
5yr change:+64 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Magdalena Andersson
Prime Minister of Sweden
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo
Artist
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Magdalena
ElisabethVivienneRosemaryCeciliaMargaretEvangelinePhoebeTheodore
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
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Name Intelligence
Magdalena · Overview
Summary

Magdalena is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #838 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Magdalena scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 64 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Religious · Classic · Romantic character
Magdalena carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
magdalena.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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