Maizie
Maizie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Maizie is a diminutive form of Maisie, which originated as a Scottish pet name for Margaret. Margaret itself stems from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. In the U.S., Maizie has seen increased usage in recent years as a vintage-sounding nickname chosen as a full name.
Popularity in the United States
3,050 babies in the United States have been named Maizie since 1880. It ranks #3216 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1061.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.6 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 154 |
| 1920-1930 | 206 |
| 1930-1940 | 94 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 339 |
| 2010-2019 | 817 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,266 |
Fun facts
- Maizie derives from Maisie, a traditional Scottish diminutive for Margaret.
- The spelling Maizie has gained popularity in the 2020s alongside the trend of '-ie' ending vintage names.