How Many People Are Named Magdaline?

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

Magdaline
Very Rare
Greek

Magdaline is a rare, classic female name with roots in Greek, meaning 'servant of God'. Only 623 people named Magdaline live in the US today, making up just 1 in 529,468 Americans. The majority, 74%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an older-generation name.

~623
Living in US
1 in 529,468
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant of God
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Pious Resolute Dignified
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

58,154
Worldwide Bearers
#16,272
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
23,298
🇳🇬 Nigeria
16,348
🇨🇲 Cameroon
9,687
🇭🇹 Haiti
1,769
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,513
🇺🇸 United States
1,051
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,011
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
758
🇲🇾 Malaysia
616
🇺🇬 Uganda
507

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
623 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
176
Would be under 30 (13%)
186
Would be 30–60 (14%)
1,012
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 1,374 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
9
International
99

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

📜 Magdaline Through the Generations

Magdaline peaked in popularity in 1921 with 36 births, but its usage has since declined. Today, the average age of someone named Magdaline is 77, with 176 under 30, 186 aged 30-60, and 1,012 over 60. This distribution highlights how the name has become increasingly associated with older generations, with a significant portion of its bearers now in their senior years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 41
North Dakota 15
New York 12
Kentucky 6
Ohio 6
South Carolina 6
North Carolina 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Magdaline

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Magdaline's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Magdaline

How Many People Have the Name Magdaline?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 623 people in the United States currently share the name Magdaline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 529,468 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Magdaline a Common or Rare Name?

Magdaline 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 Magdaline Mean?

Magdaline means "servant of God" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Magdaline Most Popular?

The name Magdaline reached peak popularity in 1921, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Magdaline?

Approximately 623 people named Magdaline live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,374. That works out to roughly 1 in 529,468 Americans.

Is Magdaline a rare name?

Magdaline is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 529,468 Americans has this name.

What does the name Magdaline mean?

Magdaline means "servant of God" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Magdaline more male or female?

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

When was Magdaline most popular?

Magdaline peaked in 1921 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US623
All-Time Births1,374
1 in X1 in 529,468
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1921
World Rank#16,272
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.