Magdalene Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Magdalene means 'tower' or 'elevated place' and symbolizes strength, faith, and devotion.
Meaning of the Name Magdalene
Magdalene is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Magdala, which means 'tower' or 'elevated place'. The name is often associated with Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus in the New Testament. Magdalene has biblical roots and symbolizes strength, faith, and devotion.
Popularity of the Name Magdalene
The popularity for the name Magdalene peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 199 births, which ranked number 919 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Magdalene had the most female births in 1923 with 199, which ranked number 491 out of 5,739 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Magdalene has increased sharply over the last ten years from 99 births to 121 births, an increase of 22.22%. Among females, Magdalene has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 99 births to 121 births, an increase of 22.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Magdalene
- 20 Year Trend of Magdalene: 80.60%
- 10 Year Trend of Magdalene: 22.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Magdalene: 22.22%
Popularity of Magdalene by State
Among females, Magdalene was most popular in Midwestern states with 31 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Magdalene. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 547 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Magdalene
- Total Births of Magdalene: 123 (2.03%)
- Female Births of Magdalene: 123 (2.03%)
Given the upward trend of Magdalene over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.03% increase in total births, for a total of 123 births in 2024. For Females, births for Magdalene have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 123 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.03%.