How old is someone named Magnus?
The average Magnus is 12 years old.
Half of all living Magnuses are between 5 and 16.
When was Magnus popular?
Magnus has been rising for years and peaked in 2021, so most Magnuses are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 29 | 0 |
| 1910s | 122 | 0 |
| 1920s | 132 | 0 |
| 1930s | 66 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 23 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 39 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 18 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 30 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 74 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 212 | 210 |
| 2000s | 1,028 | 1,000 |
| 2010s | 2,389 | 2,400 |
| 2020s | 1,989 | 2,000 |
How many Magnuses are still alive?
About 5,700 Magnuses are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 6,200 babies named Magnus since 1890.
Nearly every Magnus ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Magnus?
About two in three living Magnuses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 28%
- Gen Alpha 68%
Is Magnus an old name?
No. Magnus is one of the youngest names around: younger than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Magnus will be 24 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Magnus a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Magnuses are men.
Names the same age as Magnus
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Magnus's name twin is Ellie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ellie's age curve is the closest match to Magnus's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Magnus
How old is the average Magnus?
The average Magnus in the US is 12 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Magnus?
About 5,700 Magnuses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,200 babies given the name since 1890.
When was the name Magnus most popular?
In 2021, when about 350 baby boys were named Magnus.
Is Magnus a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 68% of living Magnuses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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