Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Magen since 1970
Babies named Magen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 251 |
| 1980s | 1,478 |
| 1990s | 1,228 |
| 2000s | 365 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Magen is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1970. It reached its peak usage in 1985, but has been on a steady decline since 1986, with very few newborns receiving the name in recent years. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its relatively low but persistent use. Magen is primarily found as a girl's name and likely originated as a respelling of Megan, which itself derives from the Welsh form of Margaret. Despite its unclear etymology, Magen carries a soft, contemporary sound that aligns with other names from its era, such as Megan, Morgan, and Madison. Its trajectory of falling popularity suggests it is a name that had a brief moment in the late 20th century but has since become uncommon.
Magen is likely a modern American coinage, possibly a respelling or variant of Megan, which itself is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1970 and saw a brief peak of use in 1985, after which its usage has steadily declined. The name does not have a clear root meaning independent of its possible derivation from Megan.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Mags
Sibling names for Magen
Names that share Magen's style, for a brother or sister.
