Maisy
Maisy is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Maisy is a traditional Scottish pet form of Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek word for pearl. It has gained modern popularity in the United States as an independent given name. Its usage has increased notably in recent years as vintage diminutive names have returned to style.
Popularity in the United States
4,207 babies in the United States have been named Maisy since 1880. It ranks #2712 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #858.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.7 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- PA (6 %)
- IL (5 %)
- MN (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 131 |
| 2000-2010 | 675 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,600 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,801 |
Fun facts
- Maisy originated as a Scottish diminutive for Margaret alongside forms like Maisie and May.
- More than a third of all U.S. births registered with the spelling Maisy have occurred since 2020.