Magnus Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Magnus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Magnus?
Magnus is spelled M-A-G-N-U-S. The name has 6 letters.
Magnus at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Magnus means “great” or “large” in Latin.
- Origin
- Magnus is a name of Latin origin that was historically used as a Roman cognomen meaning “great.”
- Pronunciation
- MAG-nus · 2 syllables
Magnus Popularity in 2025
Rank#763
Recorded Births337
- Boys usage fell 16 places to #763 and recorded 6 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 Magnus Mean?
Magnus means “great” or “large” in Latin.
Origin: Magnus is a name of Latin origin that was historically used as a Roman cognomen meaning “great.”
How Do You Pronounce Magnus?
PronunciationMAG-nus
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Magnus?
- History
- The name Magnus has been used in various European cultures, including Scandinavian and Roman contexts, and is often associated with figures of authority or distinction.
Magnus 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 | Boys | 337 | #763 |
| 2024 | Boys | 343 | #747 |
| 2023 | Boys | 338 | #763 |
| 2022 | Boys | 327 | #773 |
| 2021 | Boys | 354 | #729 |
| 2020 | Boys | 290 | #800 |
| 2019 | Boys | 299 | #779 |
| 2018 | Boys | 295 | #780 |
| 2017 | Boys | 335 | #719 |
| 2016 | Boys | 296 | #796 |
| 2015 | Boys | 263 | #853 |
| 2014 | Boys | 215 | #973 |
| 2013 | Boys | 209 | #955 |
| 2012 | Boys | 162 | #1,130 |
| 2011 | Boys | 154 | #1,159 |
| 2010 | Boys | 161 | #1,149 |
| 2009 | Boys | 125 | #1,367 |
| 2008 | Boys | 161 | #1,133 |
| 2007 | Boys | 143 | #1,229 |
| 2006 | Boys | 126 | #1,306 |
| 2005 | Boys | 114 | #1,323 |
| 2004 | Boys | 70 | #1,785 |
| 2003 | Boys | 87 | #1,492 |
| 2002 | Boys | 76 | #1,596 |
When Was Magnus 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.
2021 · Boys
354 recorded births
National rank #729
2024 · Boys
343 recorded births
National rank #747
2023 · Boys
338 recorded births
National rank #763
2025 · Boys
337 recorded births
National rank #763
Where Magnus 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #226 | 5 |
| ID | #332 | 7 |
| OR | #351 | 11 |
| UT | #409 | 11 |
| WI | #437 | 11 |
| WA | #446 | 16 |
| AZ | #491 | 14 |
| KS | #524 | 6 |