Magie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAH-jee /ˈmædʒi/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: Pearl; French: A diminutive of Marguerite
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Magie is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "sea of bitterness" or "wished-for child." The name Miriam was transliterated into Greek as Maria, which then influenced various forms in Latin, including Maria and its diminutive forms. The transition into English occurred through the Old French form Marie, which was widely adopted in England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
Over time, diminutive forms such as Magie emerged, reflecting a trend in many cultures to create affectionate or familiar versions of names. Historically, the name Miriam is significant in biblical texts, as it is borne by the sister of Moses and Aaron, a prominent figure in the Exodus narrative.
This association with a key biblical character contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. The name Maria gained further prominence through its association with the Virgin Mary in Christianity, particularly following the establishment of the cult of Mary in the Middle Ages.
This religious significance helped solidify the name's popularity across Europe, leading to numerous variations and diminutives, including Magie. Culturally, the name Magie and its variants have been associated with themes of femininity, strength, and maternal qualities, often reflecting the characteristics attributed to the Virgin Mary and other historical figures named Maria or Miriam.
The name's evolution showcases the interplay between linguistic development and cultural significance, as it has been embraced in various forms across different languages and traditions. The use of Magie as a diminutive form highlights the affectionate nature of naming practices, which often seek to convey intimacy and warmth.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Magie was first seen in the United States in 1892.
Magie has ranked as high as #5739 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Magie has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Magie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Magie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Magie.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | 7 | 7 |
| 1917 | 8 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 | 8 |
| 1914 | 7 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 | 5 |
| 1906 | 7 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Magie
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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