Total births
2,870
Girls' name · since 1888
Magda
Magda has 2,870 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6656
- among girls today
- 2,870
- born since 1888
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
2,870 babies have been named Magda since 1888, making it today's #6656 girls' name.
Magda has 2,870 recorded births among girls since 1888, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6656 as of the latest data, more common than 62% of girls, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #6656 among girls today
- 2,870 born since 1888
- 1970s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Magda is currently the #6656 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 2,870 born since 1888, peaking in the 1970s.
- #6656
- among girls today
- 2,870
- born since 1888
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Magda vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6656
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Magda was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
76 babies were named Magda in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
How Magda compares
2,870 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
Magda's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Magda | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,870 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 76 | 48 | 19,840 |
Magda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Magda's full recorded timeline at 1974, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1888, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1966 peak of 76 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Magda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1966
Current rank
#6,656
Active since
1888
Magda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1966)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Magda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Magda's strongest decade.
545 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Magda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 17
1890s
17 births
- 1910s 32
1910s
32 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 47
1930s
47 births
- 1940s 88
1940s
88 births
- 1950s
1950s
290 births
- 1960s
1960s
538 births
- 1970s
1970s
545 births
- 1980s
1980s
422 births
- 1990s
1990s
396 births
- 2000s
2000s
261 births
- 2010s 129
2010s
129 births
- 2020s 74
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 545 births (19% of all-time use).
How Magda 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 Magda's total volume
Magda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Magda by state
Where Magda concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 484 | 16.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 479 | 16.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 473 | 16.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 43 | 1.5% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 42 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 23 | 0.8% |
California share of Magda's total US births 16.9%
Even split
484 of 2,870 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magda? ▼
Since 1888, Social Security records show 2,870 babies named Magda. Today it holds rank #6656 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1966, with 76 births.
When was Magda most popular? ▼
Magda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 545 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Magda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magda are California (484 births), New York (479 births), Texas (473 births).
How long has the name Magda been used? ▼
Magda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1888, spanning 138 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Magda? ▼
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 Magda's data
- Magda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (545 total births); usage has since declined to 74 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Magdas (484 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 Magda
Nearby Names Like Magda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magda
Maggie Girl
#299 123,078 births
Magnolia Girl
#138 23,403 births
Magdalena Girl
#838 19,773 births
Magdalene Girl
#1415 9,994 births
Magaly Girl
#3480 5,288 births
Compare Magda side by side: Magda vs Maggie Magda vs Magnolia Magda vs Magdalena
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Magda
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, 1888–2025 (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. "Magda: #6656 Girls' Name - 2,870 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magda. 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 Magda 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.