Holding steady.
Popularity of Massie since 1886
Babies named Massie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Massie's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 14 | 0 |
| 1900s | 30 | 0 |
| 1910s | 74 | 33 |
| 1920s | 88 | 35 |
| 1930s | 6 | 10 |
| 1940s | 24 | 21 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Massie is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1886. Its peak year of usage was 1893, though even then it never cracked the top 1000. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, with no significant resurgence in later decades. It is most likely a variant of the surname Massey, which has Norman roots, and was adopted as a first name in the late 19th century. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel, Massie offers a distinctive choice without the burden of high popularity.
Massie is likely a variant of the surname Massey, itself from a Norman place name in Calvados, France. The name was adopted as a given name in the United States in the late 19th century, possibly as a family surname transferred to a first name.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Massey
Sibling names for Massie
Names that share Massie's style, for a brother or sister.
