Magnolia
A female given name from English, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.
Every Magnolia since 1880 — 23,403 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Magnolia
Magnolia is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #124 in 2025 with 2,233 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 23,403 American babies have been named Magnolia. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,233 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Magnolia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Magnolia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,233 | #124 |
| 2024 | 2,155 | #138 |
| 2023 | 1,953 | #145 |
| 2022 | 1,885 | #151 |
| 2021 | 1,966 | #140 |
| 2020 | 1,623 | #176 |
| 2019 | 1,323 | #237 |
| 2018 | 1,048 | #314 |
| 2017 | 816 | #384 |
| 2016 | 618 | #507 |
| 2015 | 450 | #635 |
| 2014 | 336 | #825 |
| 2013 | 259 | #972 |
| 2012 | 221 | #1,123 |
| 2011 | 192 | #1,248 |
| 2010 | 166 | #1,390 |
| 2009 | 141 | #1,600 |
| 2008 | 141 | #1,613 |
| 2007 | 116 | #1,835 |
| 2006 | 100 | #1,998 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,396 |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,544 |
| 2003 | 58 | #2,728 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,436 |
| 2001 | 75 | #2,182 |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,203 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,172 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,006 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,881 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,437 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,872 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,123 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,885 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,831 |
| 1955 | 27 | #2,088 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,401 |
| 1945 | 48 | #1,137 |
| 1940 | 77 | #815 |
| 1935 | 81 | #756 |
| 1930 | 94 | #721 |
| 1925 | 125 | #659 |
| 1920 | 127 | #642 |
| 1915 | 120 | #596 |
| 1910 | 85 | #433 |
| 1905 | 47 | #493 |
| 1900 | 43 | #517 |
| 1895 | 31 | #535 |
| 1890 | 9 | #982 |
| 1885 | 6 | #1,002 |
| 1880 | 8 | #658 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magnolia mean?
A female given name from English, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.
How popular is the name Magnolia in 2025?
Magnolia ranked #124 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,233 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Magnolia?
23,403 babies have been named Magnolia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Magnolia most popular?
Magnolia peaked in 2025, when 2,233 newborns received the name.
Is Magnolia a boy or girl name?
Magnolia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Magnolia rising or falling?
Magnolia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.