Baby Name Popularity Profile

Magnus

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Magnus.

✦ Great 🌍 Latin royal traditional
National Rank (2025) #765
All-Time Peak Rank #719 Achieved 2017
Total U.S. Births 6,172 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1890 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 354 births in 2021
💡 The Magnus Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Great
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the Latin word 'magnus', meaning 'great'. It was notably used as a byname for Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus) and later adopted as a given name, particularly in Scandinavia.
Common Nicknames
Mags
Pronunciation: MAG-nuhs
Themes & Categories
royal traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Magnus

According to SSA data, Magnus achieved its highest historical rank of #719 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 354 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 28.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 45 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Magnus across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +28.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 354 births in 2021
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 45 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 21
1900s: 29
1910s: 122
1920s: 132
1930s: 66
1940s: 23
1950s: 39
1960s: 18
1970s: 30
1980s: 74
1990s: 212
2000s: 1,028
2010s: 2,389
2020s: 1,989

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mag-nus
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Washington
Top States Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado
States with Data 37
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Washington #466 317 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #429 121 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #770 230 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #364 90 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #605 110 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #360 30 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #725 732 2017 +27.6% Growth
Alaska Unranked 10 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #515 83 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #941 222 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #848 123 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #465 104 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #907 319 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 60 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #967 150 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #818 89 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #738 277 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #985 171 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #988 95 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 11 2015 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #248 11 1923 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee Unranked 67 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #840 70 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #662 132 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #595 61 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 26 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia Unranked 66 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #683 39 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #975 118 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 53 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 23 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #641 22 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #566 16 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 5 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 13 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 12 2022 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume

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