How old is someone named Magdalene?
The average Magdalene is 32 years old.
Half of all living Magdalenes are between 11 and 50. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Magdalenes are much younger than 32.
When was Magdalene popular?
Magdalene was popular around 1909, faded for decades, and is back: 165 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 402 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,269 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,558 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,010 | 190 |
| 1940s | 619 | 340 |
| 1950s | 457 | 350 |
| 1960s | 273 | 240 |
| 1970s | 220 | 210 |
| 1980s | 339 | 330 |
| 1990s | 530 | 520 |
| 2000s | 951 | 940 |
| 2010s | 1,152 | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 786 | 780 |
How many Magdalenes are still alive?
About 5,100 Magdalenes are alive in the US today. That's 51% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Magdalene since 1880.
Roughly half of all Magdalenes ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Magdalene?
About one in three living Magdalenes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Magdalene an old name?
Somewhat. Magdalene is older than 55 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 Magdalene will be 31 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Magdalene a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Magdalenes are women.
Names the same age as Magdalene
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Magdalene's name twin is Helena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Helena's age curve is the closest match to Magdalene's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Magdalene
How old is the average Magdalene?
The average Magdalene in the US is 32 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Magdalene?
About 5,100 Magdalenes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Magdalene most popular?
In 1923, when about 200 baby girls were named Magdalene.
Is Magdalene a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 32% of living Magdalenes, 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