Rising since 1999, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Mazey since 1996
Babies named Mazey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Mazey is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. As of 2025, it ranked 7,885 with approximately 1 in 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been on the rise since 1999, reaching its peak year in 2023. The name is likely a respelling of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl', and fits the trend of colloquial '-ey' endings popular in recent decades. While not yet widely used, Mazey's upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a playful yet familiar-sounding name.
Mazey likely originated as a variant spelling of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret (from Greek margarites, 'pearl'). The name has been used in the United States since the late 20th century, gaining modest popularity in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maze, Zey
Sibling names for Mazey
Names that share Mazey's style, for a brother or sister.
