Magdalena is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #726 in 2009 with 50 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 57 births ranking #712. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 733.3%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 6,268 girls born was named Magdalena. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.