GirlSpanish origin

Magdalena: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

From the tower, she stands tall with quiet strength.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
4
Current rank
#997
Peak
#311 in 1882

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #38318801900: #62719001910: #70719101920: #78919201930: #74119301940: #87119401950: #91419501960: #80519601970: #85319701980: #90419801990: #91819902000: #89620002005: #81120052010: #108520102015: #109820152020: #9972020#1#1098

What Magdalena Means

Magdalena is a girl name of Spanish origin. From the tower, she stands tall with quiet strength.

How Popular Magdalena Is

Magdalena currently ranks #997 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #311 in 1882. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Magdalena

  • Magdalena peaked at #311 in the U.S. in 1882.
  • Magdalena is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

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Sibling Names for Magdalena

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Questions About Magdalena

What does Magdalena mean?

Magdalena is a girl name of Spanish origin. From the tower, she stands tall with quiet strength.

How popular is Magdalena?

Magdalena currently ranks #997 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #311 in 1882. It has held steady.

Where does Magdalena come from?

Magdalena comes from Spanish roots. Magdalena peaked at #311 in the U.S. in 1882.

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