How Many People Are Named Magnolia?

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

Magnolia
Very Rare
Modern American coinage, evoking beauty and grace

Magnolia means 'magnolia flower', symbolizing purity and nobility. That's just 1 in 19,198 Americans named Magnolia, making it very rare indeed. With 2,146 births in 2024, it's definitely on the rise.

~160
Living in US
1 in 2,071,558
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Magnolia flower
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage, evoking beauty and grace
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Graceful Refined Gentle Pure
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,190
Worldwide Bearers
#16,983
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
373
🇨🇺 Cuba
362
🇪🇨 Ecuador
133
🇵🇾 Paraguay
129
🇧🇴 Bolivia
108
🇿🇦 South Africa
100
🇦🇷 Argentina
89
🇮🇳 India
42
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
39
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
17,190 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
16,005
Would be under 30 (76%)
497
Would be 30–60 (2%)
4,644
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 21,146 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

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

📜 Magnolia Through the Generations

Magnolia has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2024, the peak year, 2,146 babies were given this name, marking a significant increase from previous years. Today, most people named Magnolia are under 30, with 16,005 out of 17,190 falling into this age bracket, indicating its status as a modern, trendy choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,354
California 1,191
Georgia 1,139
North Carolina 1,064
Mississippi 1,044
Florida 928
Tennessee 905
Alabama 666
Ohio 654
Virginia 624

⭐ Famous People Named Magnolia

Magnolia is an English name taken from the flower name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Magnolia

📄 About the Name Magnolia

How Many People Have the Name Magnolia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 160 people in the United States currently share the name Magnolia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,071,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Magnolia a Common or Rare Name?

Magnolia 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 Magnolia Mean?

Magnolia means "magnolia flower" and comes from Modern American coinage, evoking beauty and grace origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Magnolia Most Popular?

The name Magnolia reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,146 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Magnolia?

Approximately 160 people named Magnolia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 160. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,071,558 Americans.

Is Magnolia a rare name?

Magnolia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,071,558 Americans has this name.

What does the name Magnolia mean?

Magnolia means "magnolia flower" and comes from Modern American coinage, evoking beauty and grace origins.

Is Magnolia more male or female?

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

When was Magnolia most popular?

Magnolia peaked in 2024 with 2,146 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US160
All-Time Births160
1 in X1 in 2,071,558
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2024
World Rank#16,983
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.