A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Mazie since 1880
Babies named Mazie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mazie's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 272 |
| 1890s | 549 |
| 1900s | 675 |
| 1910s | 1,286 |
| 1920s | 1,511 |
| 1930s | 829 |
| 1940s | 592 |
| 1950s | 280 |
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 272 |
| 2000s | 698 |
| 2010s | 1,196 |
| 2020s | 1,414 |
Meaning & origin
Mazie is a girl's name of English origin that saw its peak popularity in 1893, ranking as high as 965th in 2025. After a long decline following the early 1900s, the name has been on a steady upward trajectory since 1988, reflecting modern parents' fondness for vintage names. With a 1-in-6,065 rate in 2025, Mazie remains uncommon but familiar. The name was most concentrated in South Dakota, Iowa, and Arkansas during its peak decades.
Mazie is a variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, but also commonly used as a pet form of May or Mary. The spelling with 'z' was particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the United States. The name saw a revival in recent decades, mirroring the resurgence of vintage names.
Where Mazie 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mazy
Sibling names for Mazie
Names that share Mazie's style, for a brother or sister.
