Magalene
girl nameMagalene entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1642 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1642
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2822 |
| 1920s | #2686 |
| 1930s | #2434 |
| 1940s | #2563 |
| 1950s | #4375 |
| 1960s | #6491 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Magalene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Magalene alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Magalene in 2025?
- Magalene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Magalene most popular?
- Magalene peaked in 1929, reaching #1642 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Magalene with classmates?
- Magalene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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