Total births
1,374
Girls' name · since 1904
Magdaline
Magdaline has 1,374 recorded births since 1904 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13540
- among girls today
- 1,374
- born since 1904
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Magdaline is the #13540 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,374 recorded since 1904.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Magdaline has been recorded 1,374 times among girls since 1904, currently ranked #13540 nationally and more common than 24% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2024.
- #13540 among girls today
- 1,374 born since 1904
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Magdaline is currently the #13540 girls' name in America, more common than 24% of girls - 1,374 born since 1904, peaking in the 1920s.
- #13540
- among girls today
- 1,374
- born since 1904
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Magdaline vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13540
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 24% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Magdaline was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
36 babies were named Magdaline in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Magdaline compares
1,374 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Magdaline's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Magdaline | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,374 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 48 | 19,840 |
Magdaline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Magdaline splits its recorded history at 1958: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1907 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Magdaline at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#13,540
Active since
1904
Magdaline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2024
- Peak year (1921)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Magdaline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Magdaline's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Magdaline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 36
1900s
36 births
- 1910s
1910s
204 births
- 1920s
1920s
296 births
- 1930s
1930s
173 births
- 1940s 112
1940s
112 births
- 1950s 112
1950s
112 births
- 1960s 118
1960s
118 births
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 77
1990s
77 births
- 2000s 91
2000s
91 births
- 2010s 49
2010s
49 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 296 births (22% of all-time use).
How Magdaline 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 Magdaline's total volume
Magdaline vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Magdaline by state
Where Magdaline concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 41 | 3.0% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Magdaline's total US births 3.0%
Even split
41 of 1,374 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magdaline? ▼
Since 1904, Social Security records show 1,374 babies named Magdaline. Today it holds rank #13540 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 36 births.
When was Magdaline most popular? ▼
Magdaline was most popular in the 1920s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Magdaline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magdaline are Pennsylvania (41 births), North Dakota (15 births), New York (12 births).
How long has the name Magdaline been used? ▼
Records for Magdaline go back to 1904, giving 121 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Magdaline? ▼
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 Magdaline's data
- Magdaline's decade-level peak was the 1920s (296 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Magdalines (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Magdaline
Nearby Names Like Magdaline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magdaline
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 Magdaline side by side: Magdaline vs Maggie Magdaline vs Magnolia Magdaline vs Magdalena
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Magdaline
Isidra #13539
622 births · Peak 1921
Bebe #13541
1,579 births · Peak 1932
Clelia #13538
530 births · Peak 1920
Velia #13542
2,831 births · Peak 1929
Darline #13537
5,050 births · Peak 1927
Avanelle #13543
565 births · Peak 1921
Canary #13536
428 births · Peak 1920
Nida #13544
1,441 births · Peak 1995
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, 1904–2024 (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. "Magdaline: #13540 Girls' Name - 1,374 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magdaline. 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 Magdaline 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.