Magdalen
- Pronunciation
- [Mag-da-len]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Woman From Magdala. The Biblical Mary Magdalene Came From Magdala Area Near The Sea Of Galilee.
- Origin
- Spanish
Magdalen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,251 baby girls have been named Magdalen. The name peaked in 1915 with 92 US births that year (rank #691). In 2024, ranked #10732 nationally — 10,041 places below its 1915 peak.
Top States for Magdalen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Magdalen births are: Pennsylvania (156), Minnesota (80), New York (71).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Magdalen
If you like Magdalen's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Magdalen's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macaulay, Macbride, Macdhubh.
Quick Facts About Magdalen
Variant Forms
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Compare Magdalen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Magdalen against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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