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Magdalena is a feminine name used in Polish and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latinate form of Magdalene." It ranked #850 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latinate form of Magdalene. The entry lists its usage as Polish, German, Dutch, Swedish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Magdalena ranked #850 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #850 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magdalena mean?
Behind the Name does not give Magdalena a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: latinate form of Magdalene.
Is Magdalena a popular name?
Magdalena ranked #850 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Magdalena a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Magdalena appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Magdalena — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
