Magdaleno Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mag-dah-LAY-no /mæɡdəˈleɪnoʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Hebrew
Meaning: Spanish: derived from Magdalene; Hebrew: tower
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Magdaleno is of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Magdala, which means 'tower' or 'elevated place.' The Hebrew Magdala is associated with the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who is often depicted as a significant follower of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The name transitioned into Greek as Magdalênē (Μαγδαληνή) and subsequently into Latin as Magdalena, before being adapted into various languages, including Spanish as Magdaleno.
This evolution reflects a linguistic journey through ancient cultures and religious texts, with the name gaining prominence in Christian contexts due to its association with Mary Magdalene, who is recognized as a saint in many Christian denominations. Historically, the name Magdaleno has been linked to various figures in Christian history, particularly during the Middle Ages when saints were often named after biblical characters.
The veneration of Mary Magdalene was particularly strong in the medieval period, leading to the establishment of numerous churches and religious orders dedicated to her. The name's presence in religious texts, such as the King James Bible published in the early 17th century, further solidified its significance within Christian communities.
The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often retaining its connection to the original biblical figure. Culturally, Magdaleno carries connotations of strength and resilience, echoing the attributes associated with Mary Magdalene, who is often viewed as a symbol of redemption and devotion.
The name has been embraced in various Spanish-speaking regions, where it may be celebrated on the feast day of Mary Magdalene, July 22. This connection to a prominent biblical figure, along with its historical and cultural resonance, has contributed to the enduring nature of the name Magdaleno throughout centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Magdaleno was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Magdaleno has ranked as high as #8325 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Magdaleno has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Magdaleno is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Magdaleno was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Magdaleno.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 | 11 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 |
| 2001 | 16 | 16 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 1999 | 21 | 21 |
| 1998 | 17 | 17 |
| 1997 | 14 | 14 |
| 1996 | 17 | 17 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 12 | 12 |
| 1991 | 17 | 17 |
| 1990 | 8 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 | 12 |
| 1988 | 16 | 16 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 13 | 13 |
| 1985 | 13 | 13 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 |
| 1982 | 14 | 14 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 14 | 14 |
| 1978 | 9 | 9 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 20 | 20 |
| 1975 | 11 | 11 |
| 1974 | 10 | 10 |
| 1973 | 9 | 9 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 |
| 1967 | 12 | 12 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 | 9 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 10 | 10 |
| 1959 | 9 | 9 |
| 1957 | 10 | 10 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 |
| 1955 | 8 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 11 | 11 |
| 1952 | 7 | 7 |
| 1951 | 8 | 8 |
| 1950 | 16 | 16 |
| 1949 | 10 | 10 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1947 | 6 | 6 |
| 1946 | 10 | 10 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 |
| 1944 | 12 | 12 |
| 1943 | 11 | 11 |
| 1942 | 12 | 12 |
| 1941 | 14 | 14 |
| 1940 | 12 | 12 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1937 | 14 | 14 |
| 1936 | 13 | 13 |
| 1935 | 6 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 12 | 12 |
| 1930 | 18 | 18 |
| 1929 | 9 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 | 5 |
| 1927 | 17 | 17 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 9 | 9 |
| 1924 | 12 | 12 |
| 1923 | 11 | 11 |
| 1922 | 13 | 13 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 |
| 1920 | 11 | 11 |
| 1919 | 12 | 12 |
| 1918 | 9 | 9 |
| 1917 | 8 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Magdaleno (2014)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |