Magdalena is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #859 in 2008 with 38 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 57 births ranking #712. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 533.3%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 8,309 girls born was named Magdalena. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.