Magnolia
Meaningmagnolia flower · Latin
- US rank
- #124
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #124 in 2025
2,233 babies were named Magnolia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 52 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 Magnolia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 720 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Magnolia, 2,233 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Magnolia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMagnolia has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Magnolias, and counting.
- Best yearMagnolia is at its all-time high right now: #124 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMagnolia is 35× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,253 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 720.
- TrendMagnolia has climbed 52 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #124. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMagnolia is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #29, followed by Alabama (#43) and Tennessee (#46). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Magnolia means “magnolia flower”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Magnolia
Magnolia is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “magnolia flower”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lia”. US birth records list Magnolia for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #124 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #124, with 2,233 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 81 | 12,382 girls |
| 1890s | 92 | 10,893 girls |
| 1900s | 161 | 6,217 girls |
| 1910s | 146 | 6,864 girls |
| 1920s | 98 | 10,156 girls |
| 1930s | 63 | 15,873 girls |
| 1940s | 36 | 27,980 girls |
| 1950s | 16 | 62,422 girls |
| 1960s | 8.3 | 119,904 girls |
| 1970s | 9.8 | 102,145 girls |
| 1980s | 7.7 | 130,548 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 66,007 girls |
| 2000s | 49 | 20,412 girls |
| 2010s | 314 | 3,183 girls |
| 2020s | 1,215 | 823 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Magnolia
What does the name Magnolia mean?
Magnolia means “magnolia flower” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Magnolia?
Magnolia has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Magnolia a boy or girl name?
Magnolia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Magnolia?
Magnolia ranked #124 for US girls in 2025, given to 2,233 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#124).