Total births
392
Unisex name · since 1980
Magic
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 392 babies named Magic, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4253
- among boys today
- 392
- born since 1980
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Magic is the #4253 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 392 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Magic recorded 392 times among boys since 1980, holding rank #4253 nationally today, ahead of 70% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #4253 among boys today
- 392 born since 1980
- 2020s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Magic is currently the #4253 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 392 born since 1980, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4253
- among boys today
- 392
- born since 1980
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Magic vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4253
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Magic was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
25 babies were named Magic in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Magic compares
392 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Magic's all-time total is 7% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Magic | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 392 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Magic's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Magic splits its recorded history at 2006: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Magic at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,253
Active since
1980
Magic popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Magic popularity over time - girls
74 total births recorded since 1973 (Magic as girls' name)
Magic by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Magic's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Magic births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
55 births
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s
2000s
72 births
- 2010s
2010s
115 births
- 2020s
2020s
118 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 118 births (30% of all-time use).
Magic by state
Where Magic concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Magic's total US births 2.8%
Even split
11 of 392 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magic? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 392 babies named Magic. Today it holds rank #4253 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 25 births.
When was Magic most popular? ▼
Magic was most popular in the 2020s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Magic most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magic are California (11 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Magic a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Magic is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 392 births, and as a girl's name it has 74 births.
How long has the name Magic been used? ▼
Magic has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 46 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Magic? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Magnus, Magdaleno, Magdiel, Maguire, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Magic's data
- California records the most Magics (11 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 Magic
Nearby Names Like Magic
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magic
Magnus Boy
#747 6,172 births
Magdaleno Boy
#9995 1,014 births
Magdiel Boy
#4477 608 births
Maguire Boy
577 births
Maggie Boy
282 births
Compare Magic side by side: Magic vs Magnus Magic vs Magdaleno Magic vs Magdiel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Magic
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, 1980–2025 (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. "Magic: #4253 Unisex Name - 392 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magic. 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 Magic 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.