Holding steady.
Popularity of Magie since 1892
Babies named Magie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Magie's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Magie is a rare feminine name that peaked in 1906, the year of its highest recorded usage. It first appeared in U.S. data in 1892 and has maintained a stable but very low frequency since. The name is most likely a Scottish or English variant of Maggie, the classic nickname for Margaret, which itself derives from the Greek word for "pearl." Given its resemblance to other diminutive forms (e.g., Effie, Lottie) popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Magie fits comfortably in that vintage naming tradition. Despite never breaking into the top 1000, its quiet persistence over more than a century gives it a gentle, unassuming charm. No top states are recorded for Magie, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use across the country.
Magie is likely a diminutive or variant of Maggie, itself a pet form of Margaret. Margaret derives from the Greek margarites (pearl). The name has been used in Scotland and England since at least the 19th century. Its rarity and simple structure suggest it may also have arisen independently as a nickname.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Magie
Names that share Magie's style, for a brother or sister.
