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How Many People Are Named Magdalena?
Estimated people named Magdalena living in the U.S. today
14,935
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 19,456
- Peak year: 2007 (325 births)
- Estimated living today: 14,935
Magdalena by age group — who carries the name today?
Magdalena popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Magdalena
Magdalena has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 19,456 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 14,935 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 22,886 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Magdalenas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Magdalena in the US?
An estimated 14,935 people named Magdalena are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Magdalena rare — about 1 in 22,886 Americans.
Is Magdalena a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Magdalena is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Magdalena most popular?
Magdalena peaked in 2007, when 325 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Magdalena?
Magdalena ranks #1,881 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 51 out of 100 (higher means rarer).