Total births
153
Girls' name · since 1913
Magdelene
Magdelene has 153 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1922 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 153
- total births
- 1913–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Magdelene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 153 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Magdelene recorded 153 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 2014.
- 153 total births
- 1913–2014 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
153 girls have been named Magdelene since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2014.
- 153
- total births
- 1913–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Magdelene was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
13 babies were named Magdelene in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Magdelene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Magdelene splits its recorded history at 1928: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Magdelene at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Magdelene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2014
- Peak year (1922)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Magdelene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Magdelene's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Magdelene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 27
1910s
27 births
- 1920s
1920s
73 births
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 73 births (48% of all-time use).
Magdelene by state
Where Magdelene concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 3.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Magdelene's total US births 3.3%
5 of 153 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magdelene? ▼
Magdelene has been given to 153 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 13 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Magdelene most popular? ▼
Magdelene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Magdelene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magdelene are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Magdelene been used? ▼
Records for Magdelene go back to 1913, giving 102 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Magdelene? ▼
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 Magdelene's data
- Magdelene's decade-level peak was the 1920s (73 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Magdelenes (5 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 Magdelene
Nearby Names Like Magdelene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magdelene
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Magnolia Girl
#138 23,403 births
Magdalena Girl
#838 19,773 births
Magdalene Girl
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Magaly Girl
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Compare Magdelene side by side: Magdelene vs Maggie Magdelene vs Magnolia Magdelene vs Magdalena
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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, 1913–2014 (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. "Magdelene: Baby Name Since 1913 - 153 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magdelene. 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 Magdelene 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.