Maggie
Maggie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Maggie originated as a diminutive of Margaret, which traces back to the Greek word for pearl. It has a long history as an independent given name in the United States, remaining consistently popular across generations.
Popularity in the United States
123,078 babies in the United States have been named Maggie since 1880. It ranks #322 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #300.
States where it is most popular
- NC (7.8 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- MS (5.6 %)
- SC (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7,072 |
| 1890-1900 | 8,607 |
| 1900-1910 | 8,289 |
| 1910-1920 | 11,485 |
| 1920-1930 | 11,695 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,805 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,019 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,503 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,327 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,347 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,508 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,098 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,897 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,060 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,366 |
Famous people named Maggie
- Maggie Smith: Actress
- Maggie Gyllenhaal: Actress, Director
- Maggie Rogers: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Maggie began as a nickname for Margaret but has maintained a strong identity as an independent given name for over a century.
- It has consistently ranked among the top female names in the United States since official SSA record-keeping began in 1880.