Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Magdalene
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1923
Peak births
199
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Magdalene
How many people are named Magdalene?
An estimated 4,656 living Americans are named Magdalene.
How rare is Magdalene?
Magdalene is uncommon among babies today, with 165 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 17.1% from its 1923 peak.
How old is the typical Magdalene?
The median age of a living American named Magdalene is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 40 years old.
Is Magdalene still popular?
Yes. Magdalene is holding steady, with 165 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Magdalene most common?
Magdalene has its strongest geographic signal in North Carolina, where it appears 4.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19232025
Peak year
1923
Decline from peak
17.1%
2025
165
All-time
9,994