Magnus
Boy name · #765 in 2025 · Uniqueness 55/100
In 2025, 337 baby boys were named Magnus, placing it at #765 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #853, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,341 boys born in 2025 was named Magnus.
The 135-year story
Magnus first appears in the Social Security records in 1890, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 354 boys were named Magnus — good for #729 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Magnus per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Magnus in class?
Magnus scores 55 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Magnus is most common
Geography matters for names, and Magnus is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Magnuss were CA (37), TX (28), NY (20), WA (16), FL (15). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Magnus
Statistically, parents drawn to Magnus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Yunus, Memphis, Cassius, Linus, and Caius.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Magnus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 337 | #763 |
| 2024 | 343 | #747 |
| 2023 | 338 | #763 |
| 2022 | 327 | #773 |
| 2021 | 354 | #729 |
| 2020 | 290 | #800 |
| 2019 | 299 | #779 |
| 2018 | 295 | #780 |
| 2017 | 335 | #719 |
| 2016 | 296 | #796 |
| 2015 | 263 | #853 |
| 2014 | 215 | #973 |
| 2013 | 209 | #955 |
| 2012 | 162 | #1130 |
| 2011 | 154 | #1159 |
| 2010 | 161 | #1149 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1367 |
| 2008 | 161 | #1133 |
| 2007 | 143 | #1229 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1306 |
| 2005 | 114 | #1323 |
| 2004 | 70 | #1785 |
| 2003 | 87 | #1492 |
| 2002 | 76 | #1596 |
| 2001 | 79 | #1527 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Magnus a popular boy name?
Magnus ranked #765 among boys in 2025 with 337 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #853.
When was the name Magnus most popular?
Magnus peaked in 2021, when 354 American boys received the name (ranked #729 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Magnus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,341 newborn American boys was named Magnus. It scores 55/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.