Magnolia
Magnolia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Magnol's flower, referring to the flowering tree.
Origin and history
Magnolia is a botanical name derived from the flowering tree, which was named after French botanist Pierre Magnol. The name has seen a major resurgence in the United States in recent years, becoming a popular vintage choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
23,403 babies in the United States have been named Magnolia since 1880. It ranks #955 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #144.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.7 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
- MS (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 105 |
| 1890-1900 | 207 |
| 1900-1910 | 479 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,101 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,181 |
| 1930-1940 | 671 |
| 1940-1950 | 499 |
| 1950-1960 | 303 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 149 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 271 |
| 2000-2010 | 909 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,429 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,815 |
Famous people named Magnolia
- Magnolia Antonino: Politician, Senator
Nicknames
Maggie, Nolia, Nolie, Mags
Fun facts
- The magnolia flower was named in honor of the French botanist Pierre Magnol, who introduced the concept of plant families.
- More than half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Magnolia since 1880 have occurred within the last decade.