How Many People Are Named Magdiel?

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

Magdiel
Very Rare
Hebrew

Magdiel means 'God is my light' and is a rare name for boys. Only 609 people named Magdiel live in the US today, making up just 1 in 541,958 Americans. The majority, 82%, are under 30, showing its modern appeal.

~609
Living in US
1 in 541,958
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is my light
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Inspiring Hopeful Energetic
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 suggests a person that's highly intuitive and empathetic, often seen as a spiritual leader.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,697
Worldwide Bearers
#58,582
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
4,089
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,257
🇻🇪 Venezuela
973
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
728
🇺🇸 United States
609
🇵🇦 Panama
402
🇨🇱 Chile
349
🇵🇪 Peru
255
🇭🇳 Honduras
190
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
158

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
583 (96%)
♀ Female
26 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
508
Would be under 30 (82%)
112
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 620 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
96

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

📜 Magdiel Through the Generations

Magdiel reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 32 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, most Magdiels are young adults, with 508 under 30 and 112 between 30 and 60. This makes it a genuinely modern name, favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 40
California 25
Florida 23

✨ Similar Names to Magdiel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Magdiel's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Magdiel

How Many People Have the Name Magdiel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 609 people in the United States currently share the name Magdiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 541,958 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Magdiel a Common or Rare Name?

Magdiel 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 Magdiel Mean?

Magdiel means "God is my light" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Magdiel in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Magdiel Most Popular?

The name Magdiel reached peak popularity in 2001, with 32 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 Magdiel?

Approximately 609 people named Magdiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 620. That works out to roughly 1 in 541,958 Americans.

Is Magdiel a rare name?

Magdiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 541,958 Americans has this name.

What does the name Magdiel mean?

Magdiel means "God is my light" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Magdiel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Magdiel are male and 4% are female.

When was Magdiel most popular?

Magdiel peaked in 2001 with 32 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 US609
All-Time Births620
1 in X1 in 541,958
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2001
World Rank#58,582
Male %96%
Female %4%

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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.