US Popularity:12736
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Woman from Magdala
With Hebrew origins, Magdalen is a biblical name meaning “woman from Magdala.” This name is connected to that of Mary Magdalene in the Christian New Testament. It’s stated that Mary traveled with Jesus and was one of the witnesses to both his crucifixion and resurrection. Magdalen has plenty of variations to go around including Madeline and Madalena. Though more unique in the modern era, Magdalen is a fitting girl’s name if you’re interested in connecting baby with their faith.
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Magdalen Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Magdalen is currently #12736 in U.S. births
Girl:Magdalen is currently #9786 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#12736
in 2022
+ 6836
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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