Is Magnolia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Magnolia is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Magnolia?

It’s currently ranked #137 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Magnolia?

mag-NO-lee-uh · IPA: //mæɡˈnoʊliə//

Magnolia Girl

Popularity: #137 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmag-NO-lee-uh / /mæɡˈnoʊliə/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: flower; English: derived from the name of the magnolia tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Magnolia is derived from the Latin word for the magnolia flower, which is named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol. The flower is native to the Americas and Asia and is known for its large, fragrant blooms. Magnolia has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often associated with beauty and nature.

Trend Summary

Magnolia has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Maggie
Nola

International Variants

Magnolia (Spanish)
Magnolie (German)
Magnolia (Italian)

Famous people named Magnolia

Magnolia Shorty was an American rapper known for her contributions to the New Orleans bounce music scene.

Magnolia Bough was a notable American artist recognized for her floral-themed paintings.

Fictional characters named Magnolia

Magnolia is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy IX' known for her role in the story.

Magnolia is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' who represents nature and ecology.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Magnolia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Magnolia has ranked as high as #297 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Magnolia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Magnolia (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	186	9%
FL	127	6%
GA	117	6%
NC	101	5%
CA	99	5%
OH	95	5%
TN	95	5%
VA	82	4%
KY	72	3%
SC	71	3%
IN	66	3%
MO	63	3%
AL	61	3%
NY	60	3%
IL	56	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	8
1881	12
1882	7
1883	8
1884	8
1885	6
1886	15
1887	10
1888	14
1889	17
1890	9
1891	15
1892	14
1893	23
1894	16
1895	31
1896	25
1897	28
1898	25
1899	21
1900	43
1901	19
1902	48
1903	46
1904	42
1905	47
1906	43
1907	41
1908	73
1909	77
1910	85
1911	73
1912	104
1913	89
1914	115
1915	120
1916	131
1917	102
1918	146
1919	136
1920	127
1921	151
1922	150
1923	127
1924	121
1925	125
1926	87
1927	117
1928	100
1929	76
1930	94
1931	69
1932	77
1933	85
1934	53
1935	81
1936	57
1937	51
1938	56
1939	48
1940	77
1941	47
1942	53
1943	45
1944	43
1945	48
1946	51
1947	47
1948	45
1949	43
1950	43
1951	42
1952	31
1953	47
1954	25
1955	27
1956	29
1957	24
1958	25
1959	10
1960	12
1961	19
1962	18
1963	19
1964	19
1965	19
1966	11
1967	15
1968	11
1969	10
1970	8
1971	9
1972	13
1973	22
1974	11
1975	17
1976	14
1977	17
1978	24
1979	14
1980	17
1981	14
1982	22
1983	12
1984	16
1985	7
1986	18
1988	10
1989	15
1990	15
1991	20
1992	19
1993	28
1994	29
1995	25
1996	34
1997	30
1998	38
1999	33
2000	72
2001	75
2002	66
2003	58
2004	66
2005	74
2006	100
2007	116
2008	141
2009	141
2010	166
2011	192
2012	221
2013	259
2014	336
2015	450
2016	618
2017	815
2018	1,048
2019	1,322
2020	1,622
2021	1,965
2022	1,884
2023	1,951
2024	2,146