Total births
439
Girls' name · since 1913
Magaline
439 babies named Magaline in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1932. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 439
- total births
- 1913–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Magaline sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 439 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Magaline recorded 439 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1966.
- 439 total births
- 1913–1966 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
439 girls have been named Magaline since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1966.
- 439
- total births
- 1913–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Magaline was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
18 babies were named Magaline in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Magaline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Magaline's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1949, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Magaline at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Magaline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1966
- Peak year (1932)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Magaline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Magaline's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Magaline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 39
1910s
39 births
- 1920s
1920s
125 births
- 1930s
1930s
124 births
- 1940s
1940s
78 births
- 1950s
1950s
62 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 125 births (28% of all-time use).
Magaline by state
Where Magaline concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 24 | 5.5% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 5 | 1.1% |
North Carolina share of Magaline's total US births 5.5%
Even split
24 of 439 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magaline? ▼
Magaline has been given to 439 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1966. 18 babies were born in 1932, its single highest year.
When was Magaline most popular? ▼
Magaline was most popular in the 1920s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Magaline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magaline are North Carolina (24 births), Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Magaline been used? ▼
Magaline has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 54 years of data through 1966.
What names are similar to Magaline? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maggie, Magnolia, Magdalena, Magdalene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Magaline's data
- Magaline's decade-level peak was the 1920s (125 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Magalines (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Magaline
Nearby Names Like Magaline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magaline
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1966 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Magaline: Baby Name Since 1913 - 439 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magaline. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Magaline draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.