How Many People Are Named Magen?

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

Magen
Very Rare
Hebrew

Magen means 'shield' in Hebrew, making it a protective choice. Only 1 in 100,966 Americans are named Magen, with just 3,268 living today. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 226 births.

~202
Living in US
1 in 1,640,838
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Shield
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Protective Resilient
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes a powerful force for manifesting ideas into reality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,268
Worldwide Bearers
#121,528
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
34
🇹🇿 Tanzania
14
🇳🇬 Nigeria
13
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
11
🇨🇳 China
10
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
8
🇵🇪 Peru
6
🇱🇧 Lebanon
6
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
5
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,268 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
618
Would be under 30 (18%)
2,728
Would be 30–60 (82%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,346 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
5

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

📜 Magen Through the Generations

Magen's journey through the generations shows a stable presence, with its peak in 1985 when 226 babies were given this name. Today, there are 3,268 people named Magen in the US, with the majority, 2,728, falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a name that's both classic and modern, appealing across different eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 348
California 193
Florida 146
Alabama 127
Louisiana 109
Georgia 97
New York 86
Michigan 85
Arkansas 75
Illinois 71

✨ Similar Names to Magen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Magen's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Magen

How Many People Have the Name Magen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 202 people in the United States currently share the name Magen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,640,838 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Magen a Common or Rare Name?

Magen 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 Magen Mean?

Magen means "shield" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Magen Most Popular?

The name Magen reached peak popularity in 1985, with 226 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 Magen?

Approximately 202 people named Magen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 202. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,640,838 Americans.

Is Magen a rare name?

Magen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,640,838 Americans has this name.

What does the name Magen mean?

Magen means "shield" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Magen more male or female?

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

When was Magen most popular?

Magen peaked in 1985 with 226 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 US202
All-Time Births202
1 in X1 in 1,640,838
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1985
World Rank#121,528
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.