Total births
5,288
Girls' name · since 1951
Magaly
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 5,288 babies named Magaly, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3480
- among girls today
- 5,288
- born since 1951
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
5,288 babies have been named Magaly since 1951, making it today's #3480 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Magaly recorded 5,288 times among girls since 1951, holding rank #3480 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2025.
- #3480 among girls today
- 5,288 born since 1951
- 2000s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Magaly is currently the #3480 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 5,288 born since 1951, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3480
- among girls today
- 5,288
- born since 1951
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Magaly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3480
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Magaly was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
169 babies were named Magaly in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Magaly compares
5,288 Top 13% higher than 87% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Magaly's all-time total is 14x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Magaly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,288 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 169 | 48 | 19,840 |
Magaly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Magaly splits its recorded history at 1988: 76% of all births land in the more recent half, 24% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1952 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 169 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Magaly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#3,480
Active since
1951
Magaly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 169
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Magaly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Magaly's strongest decade.
1,450 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Magaly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 102
1950s
102 births
- 1960s 340
1960s
340 births
- 1970s 407
1970s
407 births
- 1980s
1980s
594 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,200 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,450 births
- 2010s
2010s
898 births
- 2020s 297
2020s
297 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,450 births (27% of all-time use).
How Magaly compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Magaly's total volume
Magaly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Magaly by state
Where Magaly concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,397 | 26.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 1,033 | 19.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 610 | 11.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 304 | 5.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 152 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 68 | 1.3% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 56 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 36 | 0.7% |
California share of Magaly's total US births 26.4%
Even split
1,397 of 5,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Magaly appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magaly? ▼
5,288 babies have been named Magaly since 1951. It currently ranks #3480 among girls. The peak year was 2001 with 169 births.
When was Magaly most popular? ▼
Magaly was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,450 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Magaly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magaly are California (1,397 births), Texas (1,033 births), New York (610 births).
How long has the name Magaly been used? ▼
Records for Magaly go back to 1951, giving 75 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Magaly? ▼
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 Magaly's data
- Magaly's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,450 total births); usage has since declined to 297 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Magalys (1,397 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Magaly
Nearby Names Like Magaly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magaly
Maggie Girl
#299 123,078 births
Magnolia Girl
#138 23,403 births
Magdalena Girl
#838 19,773 births
Magdalene Girl
#1415 9,994 births
Magali Girl
#4131 3,562 births
Compare Magaly side by side: Magaly vs Maggie Magaly vs Magnolia Magaly vs Magdalena
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Magaly
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28,447 births · Peak 1992
Kourtney #3481
13,925 births · Peak 1990
Anamaria #3478
3,225 births · Peak 2001
Lenni #3482
341 births · Peak 2023
Aveline #3477
1,266 births · Peak 2016
Tali #3483
1,463 births · Peak 2023
Azucena #3476
3,783 births · Peak 2001
Timber #3484
1,504 births · Peak 2015
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1951–2025 (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. "Magaly: #3480 Girls' Name - 5,288 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magaly. 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 Magaly 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 June 2026.