Total births
43
Girls' name · since 1917
Magline
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 43 babies named Magline, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 43
- total births
- 1917–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
43 girls have been named Magline since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Magline recorded 43 times among girls since 1917, 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 1917 to 1934.
- 43 total births
- 1917–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
43 girls have been named Magline since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 43
- total births
- 1917–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Magline was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
8 babies were named Magline in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Magline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Magline splits its recorded history at 1925: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Magline at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Magline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1934
- Peak year (1928)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Magline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Magline's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Magline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
25 births
- 1930s
1930s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 25 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magline? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 43 babies named Magline. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 8 births.
When was Magline most popular? ▼
Magline was most popular in the 1920s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Magline been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Magline since 1917 -- 18 years through the most recent 1934 data.
What names are similar to Magline? ▼
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 Magline's data
- Magline's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 1930s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Magline
Nearby Names Like Magline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magline
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 Magline side by side: Magline vs Maggie Magline vs Magnolia Magline vs Magdalena
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1917–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Magline: Baby Name Since 1917 - 43 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magline. 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 Magline 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.