girl's name
Magalie
mah-gah-LEE (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 29,001
Canada
#664
2024 births
Magalie is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 1981, when 1,605 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1906.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Magalie Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 70 |
| 1950s | 135 |
| 1960s | 1,780 |
| 1970s | 11,190 |
| 1980s | 9,615 |
| 1990s | 2,280 |
| 2000s | 490 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Magalie?
In 2024, Magalie was given to 5 babies in France. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Magalie Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Magalie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Magalie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Magalie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Magalie
- French mah-gah-LEE
Sibling Names for Magalie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Magalie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Magalie
How popular is the name Magalie?
In 2024, Magalie was given to 5 babies in France. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Magalie a girl's or a boy's name?
Magalie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Magalie?
Magalie has 3 syllables.
When was Magalie most popular?
Magalie peaked in 1981, when 1,605 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Magalie a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Magalie currently ranks #664 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.