Magdalena is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #830 in 2011 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 57 births ranking #712. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 633.3%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 7,303 girls born was named Magdalena. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.