Boy nameCurrently #749 in the USSteady
Magnus
//ˈmæɡnəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Magnus'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.
Magnus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Magnus |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 79 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 126 |
| 2007 | 143 |
| 2008 | 161 |
| 2009 | 125 |
| 2010 | 161 |
| 2011 | 154 |
| 2012 | 162 |
| 2013 | 209 |
| 2014 | 215 |
| 2015 | 263 |
| 2016 | 296 |
| 2017 | 335 |
| 2018 | 295 |
| 2019 | 299 |
| 2020 | 290 |
| 2021 | 354 |
| 2022 | 327 |
| 2023 | 337 |
| 2024 | 340 |
Magnus through the decades
- Magnus peaked in 2021, when 354 babies were named Magnus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Magnus has risen 100% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Magnus currently ranks #749 in the US and is holding steady.