Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Magnum

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#5,249 (2008)

Total Babies

272

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2023

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5249

Peak Rank

272

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Magnum

Magnum first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 17 Magnums were born — ranking #5,249 that year. As of 2026, Magnum ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 272 Magnums have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Magnum

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

Magnon
Magnan
Mignon
Magna
Magnums
Manam
Mignonne
Magne
Magnet
Magma
Magnus
Magnate

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnum

What does the name Magnum mean?

Magnum is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Magnum in 2026?

In 2026, Magnum ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Magnum most popular?

Magnum reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,249 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Magnum a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Magnum?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Magnum include Johnte, Quanell, Deadrian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Magnum

Magnum is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 272 births in the dataset. Magnum's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,249. Use the chart and map above to compare Magnum'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.