Magdalene Girl

Popularity: #793 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: of Magdala; Greek: tower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Magdalene is derived from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning 'tower.' It is often associated with Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament known for her role as a follower of Jesus. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its biblical roots. Over time, it has been adopted in various forms across different regions.

Trend Summary

The name Magdalene has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Magda, Maddie, Mabel, Matilda, Megan, Mira, Mina

Variants

  • Magdalena
  • Magda

International Variants

  • Magdalena (Spanish)
  • Magdalene (English)
  • Maddalena (Italian)
  • Madeleine (French)

Famous people named Magdalene

Mary Magdalene is a significant figure in Christianity, often regarded as a saint and a witness to the resurrection of Jesus.

Magdalene Odundo is a renowned Kenyan-born ceramic artist known for her unique sculptural forms.

Magdalene Stowe is an accomplished British actress recognized for her roles in various films and television series.

Magdalene M. O'Brien is a noted American author and educator, contributing to literature and academic discourse.

Fictional characters named Magdalene

Mary Magdalene appears in various adaptations of biblical stories, often depicted as a devoted follower of Jesus.

Magdalene is a character in the novel 'The Last Temptation of Christ' by Nikos Kazantzakis, representing a complex relationship with Jesus.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Magdalene was first seen in the United States in 1880. Magdalene has ranked as high as #714 nationally which occurred in 1923 and has been most popular in Ohio, Indiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Magdalene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Magdalene (2024)

StateBirthsShare
OH 12
12%
IN 12
12%
TX 10
10%
TN 8
8%
MN 8
8%
PA 7
7%
GA 7
7%
NE 6
6%
CO 6
6%
WI 6
6%
MO 5
5%
NC 5
5%
CA 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188013
188114
188212
188310
18849
188520
188617
188716
188819
188916
189017
189133
189236
189334
189429
189529
189629
189727
189822
189926
190032
190128
190236
190333
190456
190535
190635
190747
190837
190963
191054
191171
191287
191374
1914130
1915151
1916156
1917183
1918185
1919178
1920182
1921174
1922161
1923199
1924172
1925141
1926137
1927127
1928154
1929111
1930146
1931123
1932113
1933116
1934107
1935103
193690
193769
193881
193962
194077
194170
194275
194368
194477
194547
194653
194751
194853
194948
195058
195153
195250
195357
195443
195544
195644
195733
195841
195934
196029
196130
196228
196331
196430
196525
196621
196726
196823
196930
197019
197121
197219
197318
197415
197528
197625
197725
197820
197930
198026
198123
198233
198333
198433
198539
198647
198732
198835
198938
199039
199134
199230
199351
199458
199545
199677
199764
199854
199978
200089
200182
200267
200392
200489
2005115
2006113
200796
2008102
2009106
2010110
2011107
201299
2013126
2014134
2015116
2016140
2017109
2018122
201989
2020112
202190
2022121
2023140
2024157