Rising since 1991, #1,927 for girls today.
Popularity of Maisey since 1991
Babies named Maisey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 194 |
| 2010s | 393 |
| 2020s | 474 |
Meaning & origin
Maisey is a modern variant of the Scottish name Maisie, which originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word for pearl, giving Maisey a meaning of preciousness. In the United States, Maisey was first recorded in 1991 and has been steadily rising in popularity ever since. As of 2025, it ranks 1927th, with about 1 in 16,073 girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating growing appeal. The name is most common in Colorado, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, reflecting a particular resonance in those states. Maisey fits a trend of vintage-sounding, feminine names ending in the 'ee' sound, such as Daisy and Ruby.
Maisey is a modern variant of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Margaret. Margaret derives from the Greek margarites, meaning "pearl," via Latin margarita. The name Maisie was popular in Scotland as a nickname for Margaret, and Maisey emerged as an alternative spelling in the late 20th century, likely influenced by names like Daisy. It has been in consistent use in the United States since the 1990s.
Where Maisey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, Maisy, May
Sibling names for Maisey
Names that share Maisey's style, for a brother or sister.
