How Many People Are Named Magdalena?

Complete statistics for the name Magdalena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Magdalena
Very Rare
Latin

Magdalena, a very rare female name, is held by just 15,377 people in the US, making up 1 in 21,461 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2007 with 325 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~302
Living in US
1 in 1,097,514
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mary's tower
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Inspiring
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

193,675
Worldwide Bearers
#491
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
22,424
🇨🇱 Chile
18,066
🇨🇴 Colombia
16,771
🇨🇺 Cuba
10,526
🇧🇴 Bolivia
10,427
🇪🇨 Ecuador
9,855
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
9,455
🇦🇹 Austria
9,267
🇷🇴 Romania
9,248
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
8,446

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9 (0%)
♀ Female
15,368 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
7,528
Would be under 30 (39%)
5,488
Would be 30–60 (28%)
6,421
Would be over 60 (33%)

All 19,437 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Magdalena Through the Generations

Magdalena, a name with roots in Latin, has seen a steady presence in the United States over the decades. With 15,377 living bearers today, it's a name that's been passed down through generations, yet remains relatively uncommon. Interestingly, the age distribution among those named Magdalena is fairly even, with 39% under 30, 28% between 30 and 60, and 33% over 60, indicating its appeal across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 4,035
California 3,917
New York 1,256
Illinois 1,186
Florida 412
Arizona 357
New Mexico 340
Pennsylvania 311
New Jersey 283
Michigan 221

⭐ Famous People Named Magdalena

Magdalena is the original version of the given name Magdalene and is used in West Slavic, Hungarian, German, Lithuanian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, Georgian, and other languages.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Magdalena's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Magdalena

How Many People Have the Name Magdalena?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 302 people in the United States currently share the name Magdalena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,097,514 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Magdalena a Common or Rare Name?

Magdalena is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Magdalena Mean?

Magdalena means "Mary's tower" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Magdalena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Magdalena Most Popular?

The name Magdalena reached peak popularity in 2007, with 325 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Magdalena?

Approximately 302 people named Magdalena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 302. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,097,514 Americans.

Is Magdalena a rare name?

Magdalena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,097,514 Americans has this name.

What does the name Magdalena mean?

Magdalena means "Mary's tower" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Magdalena more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Magdalena are male and 100% are female.

When was Magdalena most popular?

Magdalena peaked in 2007 with 325 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US302
All-Time Births302
1 in X1 in 1,097,514
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year2007
World Rank#491
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.