Boy · #5,520 in 2026

Magdiel

Name: Popularity of the name Magdiel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Magdiel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Magdiel is one of the four original communities of Jewish farmers who combined in 1964 to form Hod Hasharon, Israel. It was founded in 1924 and according to a census conducted in 1931 by the British Mandate authorities had a population of 740.

Current Rank

#5,520

Peak Rank

#3,228 (2005)

Total Babies

629

5-Yr Trend

-16%

1999

First Year

2013

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#13843

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Magdiel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Before the 20th century, the site of Magdiel formed part of the Forest of Sharon, a hallmark of the region's historical landscape. It was an open woodland dominated by Mount Tabor Oak ( Quercus ithaburensis ), which extended from Kfar Yona in the north to Ra'anana in the south. The local Arab inhabitants traditionally used the area for pasture, firewood, and intermittent cultivation. The intensification of settlement and agriculture in the coastal plain during the 19th century led to deforestation and subsequent environmental degradation known from Hebrew sources . Magdiel was established as a

The Story of Magdiel

Magdiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 28 Magdiels were born — ranking #3,447 that year. As of 2026, Magdiel ranks #5,520 for baby boys with 17 births, falling sharply (-16%). In total, more than 629 Magdiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Magdiel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Magdiel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Madill
Migdal
Model
Mocktail
Magdala
Mcdole
Macdill
Mandil
Middle
Medal
Meddle
Miguel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Magdiel

What does the name Magdiel mean?

How popular is Magdiel in 2026?

In 2026, Magdiel ranks #5,520 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Magdiel most popular?

Magdiel reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #3,228 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Magdiel most popular?

Magdiel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Magdiel.

Is Magdiel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Magdiel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Magdiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Magdiel include Nishant, Rohith, Dominico. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Magdiel

Magdiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 629 births in the dataset. Magdiel's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #3,228. Use the chart and map above to compare Magdiel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.