Total births
6,172
Boys' name · since 1890
Magnus
Since 1890, U.S. Social Security records show 6,172 babies named Magnus, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #747
- among boys today
- 6,172
- born since 1890
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Magnus is the #747 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 6,172 recorded since 1890.
Magnus has 6,172 recorded births among boys since 1890, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #747 as of the latest data, more common than 95% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1890 to 2025.
- #747 among boys today
- 6,172 born since 1890
- 2010s peak decade
- 95% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Magnus is currently the #747 boys' name in America, more common than 95% of boys - 6,172 born since 1890, peaking in the 2010s.
- #747
- among boys today
- 6,172
- born since 1890
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Magnus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#747
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 95% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Magnus was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
354 babies were named Magnus in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Magnus compares
6,172 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
Magnus's all-time total is 17x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Magnus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 6,172 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 354 | 23 | 22,252 |
Magnus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Magnus splits its recorded history at 1971: 93% of all births land in the more recent half, 7% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1890 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 354 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Magnus at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2021
Current rank
#747
Active since
1890
Magnus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1890–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 354
- Annual births at peak, across 136 years of records
Magnus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Magnus's strongest decade.
2,389 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Magnus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 21
1890s
21 births
- 1900s 29
1900s
29 births
- 1910s 122
1910s
122 births
- 1920s 132
1920s
132 births
- 1930s 66
1930s
66 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 39
1950s
39 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s 74
1980s
74 births
- 1990s 212
1990s
212 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,028 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,389 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,989 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,389 births (39% of all-time use).
How Magnus 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 Magnus's total volume
Magnus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Magnus by state
Where Magnus concentrates geographically, total births since 1890
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 732 | 11.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 319 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Washington | | 317 | 5.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 277 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 230 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Florida | | 222 | 3.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 171 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 150 | 2.4% |
California share of Magnus's total US births 11.9%
Even split
732 of 6,172 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 37 reporting states.
Magnus appears in 37 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magnus? ▼
6,172 babies have been named Magnus since 1890. It currently ranks #747 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 354 births.
When was Magnus most popular? ▼
Magnus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,389 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Magnus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Magnus are California (732 births), Texas (319 births), Washington (317 births).
How long has the name Magnus been used? ▼
Records for Magnus go back to 1890, giving 136 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Magnus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Magdaleno, Magdiel, Maguire, Magic, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Magnus's data
- Magnus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,389 total births) through the 2020s (1,989) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Magnuss (732 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 Magnus
Nearby Names Like Magnus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magnus
Magdaleno Boy
#9995 1,014 births
Magdiel Boy
#4477 608 births
Maguire Boy
577 births
Magic Boy
#4253 392 births
Maggie Boy
282 births
Compare Magnus side by side: Magnus vs Magdaleno Magnus vs Magdiel Magnus vs Maguire
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Magnus
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, 1890–2025 (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. "Magnus: #747 Boys' Name - 6,172 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magnus. 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 Magnus 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.