Rising since 1986, #233 for girls today.
Popularity of Maisie since 1890
Babies named Maisie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 55 |
| 1900s | 67 |
| 1910s | 148 |
| 1920s | 267 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 60 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 101 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 602 |
| 2000s | 1,087 |
| 2010s | 4,200 |
| 2020s | 6,101 |
Meaning & origin
Maisie has transitioned from a vintage nickname to a modern favorite. Although it first appeared on U.S. records in 1890, the name has been rising steadily since 1986, and in 2025 it reached its peak rank of 233, with about 1 in 1,210 newborn girls receiving the name. Maisie is particularly favored in states like Wyoming, Alaska, and West Virginia, where its friendly, informal sound resonates. The name's long trajectory shows no signs of slowing, and it remains a stylish choice for parents seeking a name with Scottish charm and a meaning of "pearl."
Maisie originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, which derives from the Greek margaritēs, "pearl." It has been used as an independent given name since at least the 19th century, popularized in part by the Scottish novelist J.M. Barrie, who used it for a character in his 1893 story "The Little Minister." The name has seen a resurgence in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Where Maisie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maisie” around the world
Where Maisie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
#49
in 2025
New Zealand
#59
in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#88
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mae, Maisy, Maize
Sibling names for Maisie
Names that share Maisie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Elsie, Poppy, Grace, Ruby, Ivy, Bonny, Charli, Corrie, Ellie, Emmie, Isla, Mabel, Markie, Maxie, Mickie, Millie, Missy, Mollie, Rennie, Sunny, Tillie, Charly, Darcey, Daysi, Deisy, Harvie, Kennie, Milly, Molli, Sunnie, Suzie, Tilly, Trixie, Ailie, Cissy, Curlie, Fancy, Gillie, Lassie, Lockie, Madgie, Marnee, Milli, Mollee, Perrie, Posey, Shevy, Sissy, Tamsin, Calie, Evely, Halli, Iley, Izzie, Lainy, Mazy, Saidy, Tilley, Aisla, Daissy, Daysie, Eilidh, Estie, Imrie, Lenzie, Lillymae, Lowe, Lyly, Maidah, Marny, Massie, Millee, Mirren, Poppie, Sady, Tabby, Vivie, Winslet, Zeidy
Brothers: Archie, Jack, Leo, Oscar, Felix, Charlie, Eliot, Huey, Mccoy, Monty, Nicky, Ollie, Robbie, Sonny, Teddy, Tucker, Finlay, Franky, Huck, Hughie, Lochlan, Mackie, Micky, Ozzie, Roddy, Acey, Alfie, Barclay, Benjie, Hobie, Hughey, Kallum, Kalum, Mackey, Rigby, Rody, Sully, Benjy, Gordie, Kaire, Kizer, Lorn, Machi, Mayes, Mickle, Motty, Tyke, Wilkie, Dandy, Mackinnon, Macky, Morrie
Names like Maisie
Names whose popularity has moved with Maisie's over the last 50 years.
