Magdalena is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #897 in 2016 with 41 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 57 births ranking #712. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 583.3%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 7,491 girls born was named Magdalena. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.