Maisie Girl

Popularity: #223 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY-zee //ˈmeɪ.zi//

Origin: Scottish; English

Meaning: Scottish: Pearl; English: Diminutive of Margaret

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maisie is derived from the Scottish diminutive of the name Margaret, which has its roots in the Greek word 'margaritēs,' meaning 'pearl.' This term was adopted into Latin as 'margarita' and subsequently into Old French as 'Marguerite,' before evolving into various forms in different languages. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, where Margaret became a popular name, particularly in England and Scotland.

The diminutive Maisie emerged in the 18th century, reflecting a trend in Scottish naming practices to create affectionate forms of longer names. Historically, the name Margaret has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and queens.

Saint Margaret of Scotland, who lived in the 11th century, is one of the most significant bearers of the name, known for her piety and charitable works. Her canonization in 1250 contributed to the name's prominence in medieval Christian contexts.

Additionally, the name Margaret appears in various literary works, including Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' from the late 14th century, which helped to solidify its place in English culture. Culturally, the name Maisie has been associated with innocence and playfulness, often evoking images of youth and vitality.

This connection is reinforced by its use in literature and popular culture, where characters named Maisie often embody these traits. The name has also been linked to various traditional Scottish songs and folklore, further embedding it in the cultural fabric of Scotland.

Overall, Maisie's evolution from Margaret reflects broader linguistic and cultural shifts, while retaining a charm that resonates through its historical associations.

Famous people named Maisie

In this section, you will find notable people named Maisie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maisie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maisie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maisie Williams is an actress best known for Game of Thrones, The New Mutants, and Two Weeks to Live.

Maisie Peters is a singer-songwriter best known for her songs 'Place We Were Made', 'Psycho', and 'John Hughes Movie'.

Fictional characters named Maisie

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Maisie Lockwood is a fictional character from the film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. She is a young girl who plays a crucial role in the story's exploration of genetic engineering and the ethical implications of cloning.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maisie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maisie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maisie was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Maisie has ranked as high as #503 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Maisie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maisie 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 Maisie 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 Maisie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 1,328 1,328
2024 1,246 1,246
2023 1,063 1,063
2022 917 917
2021 781 781
2020 766 766
2019 912 912
2018 628 628
2017 595 595
2016 541 541
2015 458 458
2014 437 437
2013 218 218
2012 150 150
2011 138 138
2010 123 123
2009 116 116
2008 114 114
2007 131 131
2006 119 119
2005 117 117
2004 106 106
2003 97 97
2002 98 98
2001 101 101
2000 88 88
1999 92 92
1998 98 98
1997 64 64
1996 63 63
1995 48 48
1994 56 56
1993 45 45
1992 60 60
1991 46 46
1990 30 30
1989 17 17
1988 21 21
1987 12 12
1986 14 14
1985 15 15
1984 14 14
1983 11 11
1982 18 18
1981 10 10
1980 15 15
1979 12 12
1978 13 13
1977 12 12
1976 16 16
1975 11 11
1974 14 14
1973 7 7
1971 10 10
1970 6 6
1969 5 5
1961 7 7
1956 6 6
1950 5 5
1949 7 7
1948 5 5
1947 8 8
1946 7 7
1945 5 5
1944 6 6
1942 7 7
1941 8 8
1940 7 7
1938 7 7
1937 6 6
1936 8 8
1935 9 9
1934 11 11
1933 8 8
1932 16 16
1931 11 11
1930 20 20
1929 23 23
1928 27 27
1927 25 25
1926 23 23
1925 26 26
1924 27 27
1923 32 32
1922 27 27
1921 35 35
1920 22 22
1919 20 20
1918 20 20
1917 17 17
1916 13 13
1915 27 27
1914 13 13
1913 13 13
1912 10 10
1911 15 15
1909 8 8
1908 8 8
1907 5 5
1906 7 7
1905 6 6
1903 9 9
1902 5 5
1901 9 9
1900 10 10
1899 6 6
1898 11 11
1897 5 5
1896 6 6
1893 8 8
1892 8 8
1891 6 6
1890 5 5

Top States for Maisie (2024)

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.

State Births Share
CA 86
7%
TX 85
7%
OH 66
5%
PA 65
5%
FL 58
5%
WA 51
4%
NY 50
4%
IL 46
4%
VA 39
3%
MA 39
3%
TN 37
3%
WI 36
3%
CO 36
3%
NC 34
3%
IN 34
3%
MN 30
2%
UT 30
2%
OR 29
2%
MI 29
2%
NJ 28
2%
GA 26
2%
MD 24
2%
AZ 24
2%
SC 22
2%
MO 19
2%
KY 19
2%
LA 17
1%
NE 15
1%
AL 13
1%
IA 13
1%
ID 13
1%
AR 12
1%
ME 11
1%
NH 10
1%
MT 9
1%
KS 9
1%
CT 9
1%
OK 8
1%
WV 8
1%
NV 8
1%
SD 6
0%
VT 5
0%
WY 5
0%
MS 5
0%