Girl · 213th of 35,406
Maggie
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
122,305
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2007
Peak Popularity Year
1,874
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Maggie stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Maggie is a diminutive of Margaret, originating from Greek meaning 'pearl'. It evolved from Margaret through various languages and gained popularity in the 19th century. The name is associated with friendly traits and has notable famous bearers.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈmæɡi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Maggie is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is derived from the Greek name 'Margaretēs', meaning 'pearl'.
Meaning
Pearl
Language Evolution
Margaret (Old French: Marguerite), Margaret (Latin: Margarita), Maggie (English)
Historical Usage
Maggie gained popularity as a standalone name in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a nickname for Margaret.
Variants & Derivatives
Margaret, Mags, Meg
Modern Popularity & Image
Maggie is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and charm.
Famous People
Maggie Smith, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Maggie Q
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,874 peak births in 2007
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Mississippi
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 4 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 11 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3075th of 7545 | 116 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3290th of 6773 | 96 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13208th of 16616 | 13 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16764th of 24088 | 22 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 148th of 9107 | 28,545 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 259th of 9204 | 11,803 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 480th of 12526 | 6,820 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 590th of 19264 | 4,717 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 293rd of 27321 | 14,432 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 213th of 35406 | 24,718 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 271st of 30306 | 14,264 |