Mazie
Mazie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pearl, or bitter/beloved (derived from Margaret or Mary).
Origin and history
Mazie originated as a diminutive of Margaret (meaning 'pearl') or Mary (meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'). Historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has experienced a modern revival as a standalone vintage given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
9,797 babies in the United States have been named Mazie since 1880. It ranks #1672 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #996.
States where it is most popular
- SC (9.8 %)
- NC (8.2 %)
- VA (6.5 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- AL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 272 |
| 1890-1900 | 549 |
| 1900-1910 | 675 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,286 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,511 |
| 1930-1940 | 829 |
| 1940-1950 | 592 |
| 1950-1960 | 280 |
| 1960-1970 | 101 |
| 1970-1980 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 272 |
| 2000-2010 | 698 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,196 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,414 |
Famous people named Mazie
- Mazie Hirono: Politician, Senator
Fun facts
- Mazie began as a diminutive of Margaret or Mary before gaining independence as a standalone given name.
- The name was most popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century and has recently returned to the top 1,000 girl names.