Magdeline
girl nameMagdeline entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1887 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1887
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2443 |
| 1920s | #2924 |
| 1930s | #3362 |
| 1940s | #4503 |
| 1950s | #4987 |
| 1960s | #6139 |
| 1970s | #9284 |
| 1980s | #9345 |
| 1990s | #10610 |
| 2000s | #10541 |
| 2010s | #14606 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Magdeline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Magdeline alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Magdeline in 2025?
- Magdeline is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Magdeline most popular?
- Magdeline peaked in 1918, reaching #1887 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Magdeline with classmates?
- Magdeline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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