Total births
367
Girls' name · since 1884
Magdelena
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 367 babies named Magdelena, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 367
- total births
- 1884–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Magdelena sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 367 recorded since 1884.
Social Security Administration records show Magdelena recorded 367 times among girls since 1884, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2023.
- 367 total births
- 1884–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
367 girls have been named Magdelena since 1884, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 367
- total births
- 1884–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Magdelena was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
15 babies were named Magdelena in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Magdelena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Magdelena splits its recorded history at 1991: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Magdelena at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Magdelena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2023
- Peak year (1993)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Magdelena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Magdelena's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Magdelena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 22
1950s
22 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
84 births
- 2010s
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 93 births (25% of all-time use).
Magdelena by state
Where Magdelena concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Magdelena's total US births 1.4%
Even split
5 of 367 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magdelena? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 367 babies named Magdelena. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 15 births.
When was Magdelena most popular? ▼
Magdelena was most popular in the 1990s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Magdelena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magdelena are California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Magdelena been used? ▼
Records for Magdelena go back to 1884, giving 140 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Magdelena? ▼
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 Magdelena's data
- Magdelena's decade-level peak was the 1990s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Magdelenas (5 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 Magdelena
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magdelena
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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, 1884–2023 (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. "Magdelena: Baby Name Since 1884 - 367 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magdelena. 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 Magdelena 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.