Magdalena
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Magdalena
Magdalena is a pretty name forever associated with the fallen-yet-redeemed Mary Magdalen; often heard in the Hispanic community. But forward thinking parents are reviving Magdalena along with Magdalene and the unrelated but similar-sounding Marguerite.
Magdalena is also given to boys.
Pronounced mag-duh-LAY-nuh.
As of October 2026, Magdalena ranked #850 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #311 in 1882, Nameberry popularity #610.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #975 | 274 | 153.4 |
| 2015 | #1,099 | 236 | 132.2 |
| 2016 | #1,010 | 262 | 147.9 |
| 2017 | #950 | 278 | 161 |
| 2018 | #1,046 | 246 | 144.6 |
| 2019 | #962 | 274 | 163.3 |
| 2020 | #998 | 256 | 158.4 |
| 2021 | #951 | 276 | 168.2 |
| 2022 | #912 | 301 | 183.5 |
| 2023 | #902 | 296 | 184.5 |
| 2024 | #838 | 321 | 198.1 |
| 2025 | #850 | 320 | 199.1 |
World rankings
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Magdalena on lists
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Polish rower
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Marek, Polish politician
- Magdalena Daria GesslerGirl
Polish restaurateur
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- Magdalena LamparskaGirl
Polish actress
- Magdalena Anna LeciejewskaGirl
Polish basketball player
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Magdalena in pop culture
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