Is Magdalena a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Magdalena is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Magdalena?

It’s currently ranked #636 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Magdalena?

mag-duh-LAY-nuh · IPA: /ˌmæɡdəˈleɪnə/

Magdalena Girl

Popularity: #636 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Latin; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: 'of Magdala'; Latin: 'tower'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Magdalena is derived from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning 'tower', and is often associated with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in Christianity. In the New Testament, Mary Magdalene is known for being a follower of Jesus and is often depicted as a symbol of repentance and devotion. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, and has numerous variants across different languages.

Trend Summary

The name Magdalena has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but is not among the top names in recent years.

Variants

Magda
Maggie
Lena

International Variants

Magdalena (Spanish)
Magdalene (English)
Madeleine (French)

Famous people named Magdalena

Magdalena Abakanowicz was a Polish sculptor known for her large-scale textile sculptures.

Magdalena Neuner is a retired German biathlete who won multiple Olympic medals.

Magdalena Frackowiak is a Polish model recognized for her work in high fashion.

Magdalena Rybarikova is a Slovak professional tennis player who has achieved success on the WTA Tour.

Fictional characters named Magdalena

Magdalena is a character in the comic book series 'The Darkness', known for her role as a warrior.

Magdalena is a character in the video game 'The Witcher', serving as a supporting figure in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

Matilda Miriam Maya Mireille Marlene Mabel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Magdalena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Magdalena has ranked as high as #1065 nationally which occurred in 2007 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Colorado, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Magdalena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Magdalena (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	34	13%
TX	31	12%
FL	16	6%
CO	14	5%
NY	13	5%
OH	11	4%
PA	11	4%
MO	11	4%
TN	10	4%
GA	10	4%
WA	10	4%
WI	9	3%
KS	9	3%
IA	9	3%
IL	8	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	19
1881	20
1882	33
1883	27
1884	31
1885	32
1886	40
1887	26
1888	41
1889	37
1890	25
1891	41
1892	26
1893	58
1894	46
1895	31
1896	42
1897	29
1898	38
1899	28
1900	32
1901	37
1902	37
1903	40
1904	28
1905	32
1906	33
1907	32
1908	28
1909	47
1910	36
1911	40
1912	53
1913	49
1914	56
1915	76
1916	85
1917	68
1918	79
1919	62
1920	84
1921	96
1922	80
1923	106
1924	113
1925	96
1926	86
1927	112
1928	102
1929	92
1930	90
1931	93
1932	81
1933	85
1934	64
1935	82
1936	54
1937	67
1938	63
1939	60
1940	67
1941	73
1942	64
1943	81
1944	63
1945	62
1946	75
1947	92
1948	120
1949	113
1950	95
1951	140
1952	115
1953	122
1954	122
1955	132
1956	140
1957	124
1958	142
1959	155
1960	165
1961	169
1962	187
1963	158
1964	170
1965	168
1966	150
1967	135
1968	117
1969	153
1970	158
1971	158
1972	127
1973	165
1974	156
1975	168
1976	161
1977	169
1978	147
1979	182
1980	167
1981	168
1982	195
1983	144
1984	150
1985	141
1986	196
1987	170
1988	168
1989	169
1990	209
1991	192
1992	219
1993	269
1994	262
1995	263
1996	250
1997	288
1998	263
1999	242
2000	245
2001	270
2002	228
2003	264
2004	312
2005	321
2006	295
2007	325
2008	310
2009	271
2010	230
2011	213
2012	216
2013	215
2014	274
2015	236
2016	262
2017	278
2018	246
2019	274
2020	256
2021	276
2022	301
2023	296
2024	321