Magnum

Boy name

Magnum has been given to 272 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

272

Peak year

2008 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Magnum — alternate spellings parents actually use.

6,172 babies since 1890

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Magnum.

272 babies since 1988

272 babies since 1989

272 babies since 2004

272 babies since 2008

273 babies since 1922

273 babies since 1973

273 babies since 1999

273 babies since 2000

How popular is the name Magnum?

Magnum has been given to 272 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Magnum peak?

Magnum peaked in 2008, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Magnum a girl or boy name?

Magnum is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Magnum are boys).

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