Magdalen
Girl nameMagdalen has been given to 3,267 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1915.
Meaning & origin /ˈmæɡdəlɪn/
Origin: Hebrew
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,267
Peak year
1915 (92 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -48%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Magdalen's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #908 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Magdalen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Magdalen.
FAQ
How popular is the name Magdalen?
Magdalen has been given to 3,267 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Magdalen peak?
Magdalen peaked in 1915, when 92 babies were given the name.
Is Magdalen a girl or boy name?
Magdalen is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Magdalen are girls).
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