Magnolia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Magnolia means 'great' or 'strong', and symbolizes beauty and grace.
Meaning of the Name Magnolia
Magnolia is a feminine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'magnus' meaning 'great' or 'strong'. In nature, the Magnolia is a large, majestic tree with beautiful, fragrant flowers. The name Magnolia symbolizes beauty, strength, and resilience. It is often associated with grace and elegance.
Popularity of the Name Magnolia
The popularity for the name Magnolia peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 1,960 births, which ranked number 333 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Magnolia had the most female births in 2021 with 1,960, which ranked number 140 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Magnolia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 221 births to 1,869 births, an increase of 745.70%. Among females, Magnolia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 221 births to 1,869 births, an increase of 745.70%.
Nationwide Popularity of Magnolia
- 20 Year Trend of Magnolia: 2731.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Magnolia: 745.70%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Magnolia: 745.70%
Popularity of Magnolia by State
Among females, Magnolia was most popular in Southeastern states with 777 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 160 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Magnolia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 76 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 52 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 307 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 104 | 338 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 183 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 228 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 116 | 146 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 83 | 116 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 141 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 141 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 212 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 67 | 83 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 192 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 75 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 76 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 285 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 222 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 155 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 189 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 242 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 51 | 109 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 58 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 114 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 117 | 68 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 214 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 188 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 410 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 364 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 465 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 75 | 134 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 111 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 79 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 157 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 79 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 100 | 52 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 160 | 200 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 146 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 79 | 84 |
| VT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 52 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 174 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 187 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 90 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Magnolia
- Total Births of Magnolia: 2314 (23.80%)
- Female Births of Magnolia: 2314 (23.80%)
Given the upward trend of Magnolia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 23.80% increase in total births, for a total of 2,314 births in 2024. For Females, births for Magnolia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,314 female births in 2024, an increase of 23.80%.