Holding steady.
Popularity of Magalene since 1912
Babies named Magalene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 132 |
| 1940s | 139 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Magalene is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Magdalene, most famously borne by Mary Magdalene. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, and while its peak year was 1929, it has remained stable in usage but never ranked among the top 1,000 names in recent decades. Unlike names that experience sharp rises and falls, Magalene has held a steady but low presence, reflecting its traditional, religiously rooted character. Though no top states are recorded for the name, it has been used across the country, primarily in families drawn to biblical names or seeking a unique variation of a familiar classic.
Magalene is a variant of Magdalene, which derives from the Greek Magdalēnē, meaning 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a village in ancient Israel, and the name is strongly associated with Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus in the New Testament. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, though Magalene emerged as a less common spelling variant in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Mags, Lena, Mag
Sibling names for Magalene
Names that share Magalene's style, for a brother or sister.
