Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Magdelena
4 syllablesPeak year: 20029 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Magdelena's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Magdelena's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Magdelena |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Magdelena through the decades
- Magdelena peaked in 2002, when 15 babies were named Magdelena in the US.
- The 1990s were Magdelena's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2023), use of Magdelena has fallen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.