Maisie
Maisie is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Maisie originated as a traditional Scottish diminutive of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word for pearl. Historically popular in Scotland and the United Kingdom, it has seen a strong resurgence in the United States since the late 2010s. Modern parents favor it as a charming vintage standalone name.
Popularity in the United States
12,954 babies in the United States have been named Maisie since 1880. It ranks #1409 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #310.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 55 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 148 |
| 1920-1930 | 267 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 602 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,087 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,200 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,101 |
Famous people named Maisie
- Maisie Williams: Actress
- Maisie Peters: Singer, Songwriter
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers: Actress
Fun facts
- Maisie began as a Lowland Scots pet form of Margaret before gaining widespread acceptance as an independent given name.
- Henry James featured the name prominently in his classic 1897 novel, 'What Maisie Knew'.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births registered with the name Maisie since 1880 have occurred after 2019.