How old is someone named Magdalena?
The average Magdalena is 34 years old.
Half of all living Magdalenas are between 15 and 51.
When was Magdalena popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Magdalena peaked around 1884, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 346 | 0 |
| 1910s | 604 | 0 |
| 1920s | 967 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 739 | 150 |
| 1940s | 810 | 470 |
| 1950s | 1,288 | 1,000 |
| 1960s | 1,572 | 1,400 |
| 1970s | 1,591 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 1,678 | 1,600 |
| 1990s | 2,457 | 2,400 |
| 2000s | 2,842 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 2,447 | 2,400 |
| 2020s | 1,772 | 1,800 |
How many Magdalenas are still alive?
About 16,000 Magdalenas are alive in the US today. That's 79% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Magdalena since 1880.
Most Magdalenas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Magdalena?
About one in four living Magdalenas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Magdalena an old name?
Somewhat. Magdalena is older than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Magdalena will be 38 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Magdalena a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Magdalenas are women.
Names the same age as Magdalena
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Magdalena's name twin is Angelo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Angelo's age curve is the closest match to Magdalena's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Magdalena
How old is the average Magdalena?
The average Magdalena in the US is 34 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Magdalena?
About 16,000 Magdalenas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Magdalena most popular?
In 2007, when about 330 baby girls were named Magdalena.
Is Magdalena a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 27% of living Magdalenas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this