Girl
Magdalena
from Magdala, tower
About Magdalena
Magdalena commands attention through its grand, multi-syllabic presence and rich historical resonance. This name carries weight and sophistication, perfect for parents seeking something substantial and meaningful. The four syllables create a stately rhythm that elevates any surname it accompanies. Magdalena offers abundant nickname possibilities—Maggie, Lena, Maddie, Mags—providing flexibility as your daughter grows. The name bridges classical elegance with accessible warmth, never feeling too formal or unapproachable. Its European flavor adds cosmopolitan appeal while remaining perfectly at home in English-speaking contexts. Magdalena suggests strength of character and intellectual depth, qualities that transcend childhood into professional and personal adult life. The name's enduring presence across centuries demonstrates its fundamental beauty and adaptability.
Popularity of the Name Magdalena
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #383 | |||
| 1881 | #380 | |||
| 1882 | #311 | |||
| 1883 | #350 | |||
| 1884 | #363 | |||
| 1885 | #360 | |||
| 1886 | #341 | |||
| 1887 | #442 | |||
| 1888 | #379 | |||
| 1889 | #403 | |||
| 1890 | #532 | |||
| 1891 | #392 | |||
| 1892 | #548 | |||
| 1893 | #353 | |||
| 1894 | #413 | |||
| 1895 | #534 | |||
| 1896 | #450 | |||
| 1897 | #562 | |||
| 1898 | #507 | |||
| 1899 | #590 | |||
| 1900 | #627 | |||
| 1901 | #504 | |||
| 1902 | #533 | |||
| 1903 | #509 | |||
| 1904 | #663 | |||
| 1905 | #628 | |||
| 1906 | #629 | |||
| 1907 | #676 | |||
| 1908 | #736 | |||
| 1909 | #563 | |||
| 1910 | #707 | |||
| 1911 | #693 | |||
| 1912 | #694 | |||
| 1913 | #757 | |||
| 1914 | #774 | |||
| 1915 | #759 | |||
| 1916 | #734 | |||
| 1917 | #831 | |||
| 1918 | #804 | |||
| 1919 | #899 | |||
| 1920 | #789 | |||
| 1921 | #747 | |||
| 1922 | #821 | |||
| 1923 | #710 | |||
| 1924 | #701 | |||
| 1925 | #755 | |||
| 1926 | #781 | |||
| 1927 | #686 | |||
| 1928 | #694 | |||
| 1929 | #729 | |||
| 1930 | #741 | |||
| 1931 | #694 | |||
| 1932 | #751 | |||
| 1933 | #706 | |||
| 1934 | #859 | |||
| 1935 | #748 | |||
| 1936 | #934 | |||
| 1937 | #846 | |||
| 1938 | #897 | |||
| 1939 | #912 | |||
| 1940 | #872 | |||
| 1941 | #855 | |||
| 1942 | #983 | |||
| 1943 | #867 | |||
| 1944 | #985 | |||
| 1945 | #983 | |||
| 1946 | #964 | |||
| 1947 | #927 | |||
| 1948 | #786 | |||
| 1949 | #828 | |||
| 1950 | #913 | |||
| 1951 | #740 | |||
| 1952 | #861 | |||
| 1953 | #838 | |||
| 1954 | #860 | |||
| 1955 | #846 | |||
| 1956 | #840 | |||
| 1957 | #915 | |||
| 1958 | #857 | |||
| 1959 | #824 | |||
| 1960 | #806 | |||
| 1961 | #807 | |||
| 1962 | #762 | |||
| 1963 | #832 | |||
| 1964 | #803 | |||
| 1965 | #766 | |||
| 1966 | #814 | |||
| 1967 | #879 | |||
| 1968 | #957 | |||
| 1969 | #841 | |||
| 1970 | #855 | |||
| 1971 | #858 | |||
| 1972 | #960 | |||
| 1973 | #796 | |||
| 1974 | #845 | |||
| 1975 | #812 | |||
| 1976 | #855 | |||
| 1977 | #867 | |||
| 1978 | #952 | |||
| 1979 | #855 | |||
| 1980 | #905 | |||
| 1981 | #893 | |||
| 1982 | #814 | |||
| 1983 | #999 | |||
| 1984 | #967 | |||
| 1986 | #849 | |||
| 1987 | #953 | |||
| 1988 | #985 | |||
| 1990 | #916 | |||
| 1991 | #977 | |||
| 1992 | #895 | #853 | ||
| 1993 | #767 | #855 | ||
| 1994 | #779 | |||
| 1995 | #767 | |||
| 1996 | #814 | #988 | ||
| 1997 | #742 | |||
| 1998 | #811 | #710 | ||
| 1999 | #884 | #842 | ||
| 2000 | #895 | |||
| 2001 | #848 | #838 | ||
| 2002 | #968 | |||
| 2003 | #906 | |||
| 2004 | #806 | |||
| 2005 | #807 | |||
| 2006 | #900 | #599 | #917 | |
| 2007 | #864 | #867 | #452 | |
| 2008 | #896 | #900 | #453 | |
| 2009 | #981 | #722 | #352 | |
| 2014 | #975 | #704 | #992 | |
| 2017 | #950 | #998 | #987 | |
| 2019 | #964 | #779 | ||
| 2020 | #998 | |||
| 2021 | #952 | |||
| 2022 | #912 | |||
| 2023 | #904 | |||
| 2024 | #838 | #995 | ||
| 2025 | #850 | |||
| 2010 | #727 | #411 | ||
| 2011 | #784 | #295 | #961 | |
| 2012 | #713 | #458 | ||
| 2013 | #875 | #392 | ||
| 2015 | #937 | #560 | ||
| 2016 | #868 | #463 | ||
| 2018 | #857 | #586 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Magdalena
Names Similar to Magdalena
Nicknames for Magdalena
- Magda
- Maggie
- Lena
- Maddie
- Magpie
Famous People Named Magdalena
| Magdalena Abakanowicz | Polish sculptor |
| Magdalena Frackowiak | Polish supermodel |
| Magdalena Neuner | German biathlete |
| Magdalena Kozena | Czech mezzo-soprano |
| Magdalena Gwiazdon | Polish swimmer |
| Magdalena Eriksson | Swedish footballer |
| Magdalena Maleeva | Bulgarian tennis player |
| Magdalena Forsberg | Swedish biathlete |
| Magdalena Rittner | German tennis player |
| Magdalena Brzeska | German gymnast |
| Magdalena Tul | Polish singer |
| Magdalena Wosinska | Polish-American photographer |
| Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo | Mexican painter |
| Magdalena Kožená | Czech mezzo-soprano |
| Magdalena Andersson | Swedish politician |
| Magdalena Niewiadomska | Polish sprinter |
| Magdalena Wróbel | Polish supermodel |
| Magdalena Lobnig | Austrian rower |
Characters Named Magdalena
| Magdalena "Maggie" Greene | The Walking Dead comics/TV series |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Fitzgerald | Million Dollar Baby |
| Magdalena "Magda" Urtado | The House of the Spirits |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Carpenter | Runaway Bride |
| Magdalena "Magda" Szabo | The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao |
| Magdalena "Magda" Lupescu | The Historian |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Sawyer | DC Comics |
| Magdalena "Magda" Beskid | The Light in the Forest |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Scott | The Parent Trap |
| Magdalena "Maggie" McKeown | Jaws 2 |
| Magdalena "Magda" Goebbels | Downfall |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Smith | Downton Abbey |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Esmerelda | American Horror Story - Coven |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Lacivi | Shameless |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Babcock | Northern Exposure |
| Magdalena "Maggie" O'Connell | Northern Exposure |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Evans | Dark Shadows |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Taylor | Maggie's Plan |
| Magdalena "Maggie" Blake | Dynasty |