For many more names, please return to Edgar's Main Page.
Magnolia
Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Magnolia is the English name of a flower, family Magnoliaceae. It was named in the 18th century for French botanist Pierre Magnol (died 1715).
History:
Magnolia is one of the rarer flower names first appearing in the late 19th century.
Pronunciation: mag-nole-ee-ah.
Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.004 % named Magnolia
Popularity of Magnolia:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 711th most popular.
1910-1920: 544th most popular.
1920-1930: 733rd most popular.
1930-1940: 850th most popular.
1940-2000: N/A
Copyright © 2001-03 Edgars Name Pages