Magnus
Magnus first appears in US records in 1890. It peaked in 2021, when 354 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 337.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Magnus popular?
Near its peak Magnus is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
| 2020s | 1,989 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,389 | |
| 2000s | 1,028 | |
| 1990s | 212 | |
| 1980s | 74 | |
| 1970s | 30 | |
| 1960s | 18 | |
| 1950s | 39 | |
| 1940s | 23 | |
| 1930s | 66 | |
| 1920s | 132 | |
| 1910s | 122 | |
| 1900s | 29 | |
| 1890s | 21 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Magnus mean?
Magnus comes from the Latin for “great,” long popular across Scandinavia.
Names like Magnus
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Names that pair well with Magnus
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magnus mean?
Magnus means Great. Magnus comes from the Latin for “great,” long popular across Scandinavia.
What is the origin of the name Magnus?
Magnus is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Magnus?
Magnus is pronounced “MAG-nus.”
Is Magnus a boy or a girl name?
Magnus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Magnus a popular name right now?
Magnus is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
How popular is the name Magnus?
In 2025, Magnus ranked #765 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Magnus most popular?
Magnus was most popular in 2021, when about 354 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Magnus?
Names similar to Magnus include Bjorn, Leif, Ivar, Thor, Ragnar.
What names go well with Magnus?
Norse names that pair well with Magnus include Erik, Freya, Odin, Gunnar, Astrid.