Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Masie since 1890
Babies named Masie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Masie's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Masie is a charming spelling variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret. The name first appeared in US records in 1890, with its peak usage also in that year. In 2025, it ranked 8,860th, with approximately 1 in 146,115 baby girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable over time, indicating consistent but rare use. Masie has not achieved a revival in recent decades, remaining a niche but enduring choice. The name's simplicity and vintage feel appeal to parents seeking an alternative to more common names like Maisie or Maggie.
Masie is a spelling variant of Maisie, which originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret. Margaret derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." The name Maisie became popular in Scotland and later spread to other English-speaking countries. Masie has been in use since the late 19th century, though less common than the Maisie spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, May
Sibling names for Masie
Names that share Masie's style, for a brother or sister.
