Total births
608
Boys' name · since 1974
Magdiel
Magdiel has 608 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4477
- among boys today
- 608
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Magdiel is the #4477 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 608 recorded since 1974.
Magdiel has 608 recorded births among boys since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4477 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #4477 among boys today
- 608 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Magdiel is currently the #4477 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 608 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4477
- among boys today
- 608
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Magdiel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4477
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Magdiel was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
28 babies were named Magdiel in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Magdiel compares
608 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Magdiel's all-time total is 66% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Magdiel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 608 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Magdiel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Magdiel's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Magdiel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#4,477
Active since
1974
Magdiel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Magdiel popularity over time - girls
26 total births recorded since 1999 (Magdiel as girls' name)
Magdiel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Magdiel's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Magdiel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
101 births
- 2000s
2000s
201 births
- 2010s
2010s
146 births
- 2020s
2020s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 201 births (33% of all-time use).
How Magdiel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Magdiel's total volume
Magdiel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Magdiel by state
Where Magdiel concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 40 | 6.6% |
| #2 | California | | 25 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 23 | 3.8% |
Texas share of Magdiel's total US births 6.6%
Even split
40 of 608 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magdiel? ▼
608 babies have been named Magdiel since 1974. It currently ranks #4477 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 28 births.
When was Magdiel most popular? ▼
Magdiel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Magdiel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magdiel are Texas (40 births), California (25 births), Florida (23 births).
How long has the name Magdiel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Magdiel since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Magdiel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Magnus, Magdaleno, Maguire, Magic, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Magdiel's data
- Magdiel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (201 total births) through the 2020s (112) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Magdiels (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Magdiel
Nearby Names Like Magdiel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magdiel
Magnus Boy
#747 6,172 births
Magdaleno Boy
#9995 1,014 births
Maguire Boy
577 births
Magic Boy
#4253 392 births
Maggie Boy
282 births
Compare Magdiel side by side: Magdiel vs Magnus Magdiel vs Magdaleno Magdiel vs Maguire
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Magdiel
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, 1974–2025 (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. "Magdiel: #4477 Boys' Name - 608 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magdiel. 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 Magdiel 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.