Rising since 1991, #745 for girls today.
Popularity of Maisy since 1991
Babies named Maisy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 675 |
| 2010s | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 1,801 |
Meaning & origin
Maisy is a name that has seen a steady rise in popularity since it first appeared on U.S. records in 1991. In 2025, it ranked 745th, with about 1 in 4,403 baby girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is also 2025, indicating continued upward momentum. The name is most common in South Dakota, Oregon, and Nebraska, suggesting a particular appeal in the Midwest and West. As a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, Maisy carries the meaning of "pearl" by association, though it is now used independently. Its friendly, two-syllable sound and its resemblance to other popular endings like "-ie" and "-y" have contributed to its modern appeal, placing it alongside names such as Daisy and Ruby.
Maisy is a Scottish diminutive of Mairead, the Gaelic form of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek margarites, meaning "pearl." It has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, particularly in Scotland and Northern England, before gaining wider popularity in the 1990s.
Where Maisy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maisy” around the world
Where Maisy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
10
babies in 2025
New Zealand
15
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mae, Maz
Sibling names for Maisy
Names that share Maisy's style, for a brother or sister.
