Magdalena is a distinctive choice, ranked #1603 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Magdalena in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1603
US Rank #838
About the Name Magdalena
Magdalena has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 290 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #712 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Magdalena is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #838, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Magdalena
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Magdalena per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Magdalena in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Magdalena has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 290 places in the last five years. Its peak was #712 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Magdalena is more popular in the US (#838) than in the UK (#1603). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Magdalena include: Magdalena Kožená — Magdalena Kožená, Lady Rattle is a Czech mezzo-soprano.; Magdalena Streijffert — Magdalena Streijffert is a Swedish social democratic politician.; Magdalena Fręch — Magdalena Fręch is a Polish professional tennis player..
Magdalena ranks #838 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
19
UK babies named Magdalena (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 290 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Magdalena
Likely around 1 other Magdalena in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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