Magdalena is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #925 in 2013 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 57 births ranking #712. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 566.7%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 7,711 girls born was named Magdalena. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.