Magdalene
Girl name · English · French · German · Greek · Hebrew · Latin
Meaningwoman of Magdala · Greek
- US rank
- #1,341
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #430 in 1904
165 babies were named Magdalene in the US in 2025. It has climbed 428 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Magdalene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,737 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Magdalene, 165 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Magdalene would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMagdalene has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Magdalenes, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #430. Today it's #1,341, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMagdalene is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,408 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 9,737.
- TrendMagdalene has climbed 428 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,341. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMagdalene is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #540, followed by Michigan (#735) and Ohio (#801). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Magdalene means “woman of Magdala”. Our records link it to English, French and German roots.
About the name Magdalene
Magdalene is a girl name of English, French and German origin meaning “woman of Magdala”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Magdalene for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #430 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,341, with 165 babies.
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| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 114 | 8,780 girls |
| 1890s | 128 | 7,786 girls |
| 1900s | 137 | 7,313 girls |
| 1910s | 154 | 6,492 girls |
| 1920s | 130 | 7,689 girls |
| 1930s | 95 | 10,547 girls |
| 1940s | 45 | 22,462 girls |
| 1950s | 24 | 41,597 girls |
| 1960s | 15 | 66,934 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 69,979 girls |
| 1980s | 20 | 50,710 girls |
| 1990s | 30 | 33,727 girls |
| 2000s | 51 | 19,463 girls |
| 2010s | 66 | 15,209 girls |
| 2020s | 81 | 12,361 girls |
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Questions about the name Magdalene
What does the name Magdalene mean?
Magdalene means “woman of Magdala” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Magdalene?
Magdalene has English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Magdalene a boy or girl name?
Magdalene is a girl name.
How popular is the name Magdalene?
Magdalene ranked #1,341 for US girls in 2025, given to 165 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#430).