Maggie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAG-ee / /ˈmæɡi/English; Hebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: 'child of light'; English: diminutive of Margaret
Historical & Cultural Background
Maggie is often used as a diminutive form of Margaret, which has roots in Greek and means 'pearl'. The name has been popular in various cultures and has been used in literature and popular media. While traditionally feminine, Maggie has seen some use as a boy's name in modern contexts. Its usage reflects changing attitudes toward gender and naming conventions.
Trend Summary
Maggie has historically been more popular as a girl's name, with limited usage for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mag
- Mags
International Variants
- Margarita (Spanish)
- Margarite (French)
- Margarita (Italian)
Famous people named Maggie
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Fictional characters named Maggie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maggie was first seen in the United States in 1890. Maggie has ranked as high as #861 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Kentucky, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Maggie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maggie (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |