Magdelene
girl nameMagdelene entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2612 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2612
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3640 |
| 1920s | #3750 |
| 1930s | #4305 |
| 1940s | #4463 |
| 1990s | #14267 |
| 2000s | #13154 |
| 2010s | #14558 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Magdelene are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Magdelene alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Magdelene in 2025?
- Magdelene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Magdelene most popular?
- Magdelene peaked in 1922, reaching #2612 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Magdelene with classmates?
- Magdelene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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