Magdalena Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Magdalena is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Magdalena?
Magdalena is spelled M-A-G-D-A-L-E-N-A. The name has 9 letters.
Magdalena at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Magdalena means “of Magdala,” referring to a village on the Sea of Galilee.
- Origin
- The name Magdalena is commonly associated with Mary Magdalene, a figure mentioned in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.
- Pronunciation
- mag-da-LEE-na · 4 syllables
Magdalena Popularity in 2025
Rank#849
Recorded Births320
- Girls usage fell 11 places to #849 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Magdalena Mean?
Magdalena means “of Magdala,” referring to a village on the Sea of Galilee.
Origin: The name Magdalena is commonly associated with Mary Magdalene, a figure mentioned in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Magdalena?
Pronunciationmag-da-LEE-na
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Magdalena?
- History
- Magdalena has been used as a given name in various cultures since the medieval period, often in Christian contexts due to its association with Mary Magdalene.
Magdalena Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 320 | #849 |
| 2024 | Girls | 323 | #838 |
| 2023 | Girls | 296 | #900 |
| 2022 | Girls | 301 | #910 |
| 2021 | Girls | 276 | #951 |
| 2020 | Girls | 256 | #994 |
| 2019 | Girls | 274 | #960 |
| 2018 | Girls | 246 | #1,044 |
| 2017 | Girls | 279 | #948 |
| 2016 | Girls | 263 | #1,005 |
| 2015 | Girls | 236 | #1,095 |
| 2014 | Girls | 274 | #972 |
| 2013 | Girls | 215 | #1,126 |
| 2012 | Girls | 216 | #1,136 |
| 2011 | Girls | 214 | #1,144 |
| 2010 | Girls | 230 | #1,082 |
| 2009 | Girls | 271 | #980 |
| 2008 | Girls | 310 | #895 |
| 2007 | Girls | 325 | #862 |
| 2006 | Girls | 295 | #900 |
| 2005 | Girls | 321 | #806 |
| 2004 | Girls | 312 | #805 |
| 2003 | Girls | 264 | #903 |
| 2002 | Girls | 229 | #967 |
When Was Magdalena Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
325 recorded births
National rank #862
2024 · Girls
323 recorded births
National rank #838
2005 · Girls
321 recorded births
National rank #806
2025 · Girls
320 recorded births
National rank #849
Where Magdalena Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #390 | 8 |
| IL | #515 | 19 |
| UT | #539 | 7 |
| WA | #541 | 12 |
| KS | #578 | 5 |
| PA | #615 | 16 |
| OR | #619 | 5 |
| AL | #633 | 7 |