Holding steady.
Popularity of Meggie since 1980
Babies named Meggie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 247 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meggie is a diminutive of Margaret that saw modest use in the 1980s, with its peak year being 1985. It has remained rare since then, never charting in the U.S. top 1,000. The name is first recorded in U.S. data in 1980 and has a stable trajectory, likely sustained by its friendly, familiar sound. Though not commonly found in top states, Meggie is a classic nickname that retains a vintage charm.
Meggie is a diminutive of Margaret, which derives from the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl'. Margaret was introduced to England by French-speaking Normans in the Middle Ages, and Meggie developed as a pet form in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg
Variants: Meggy, Meggie
Sibling names for Meggie
Names that share Meggie's style, for a brother or sister.
